Beijing Capital International Airport – PEK
The Beijing Capital International Airport is located 20 miles from the Beijing city center, in the Chaoyang and Shunyi Districts. It is the main international airport serving Beijing, China. This public international airport is operated by the Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited. Opened in 1958, it serves as the hub for several China-based airlines including China Eastern Airlines, China Southern, Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. It is also the hub for China’s flag carrier – Air China. In addition to these, it also serves as the focus city airport for Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Shandong Airlines. In addition to Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport also serves Shunyi, Tongzhou, Changping, and Mentougou.
Best Time to Visit
Opened in March 1 1958, Beijing Capital International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Asia. In 2018, it handled more than 100.9 Million passengers and over 2 Million tonnes of cargo. PEK has three terminals. Terminal 3 has a food service area referred to as ‘global kitchen’. There are 72 aerobridges in the terminals as well as remote parking bays. Some of the airlines that serve Beijing Capital International Airport include AirAsia X, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Cathay Pacific, Beijing Capital Airlines, and more. Some of the destinations include Melbourne, Warsaw, Toronto, Paris, Dallas, Los Angeles, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Capital Airport International Hotel is a 4-star property near the airport. It is only 3 minutes from the Beijing Capital International Airport. It is also near some of the top tourist attractions in the area including the National Stadium. Another great option is the Ramada by Wyndham Beijing Airport. It is a eight-minute drive from the airport itself.
An alternate airport to the Beijing Capital International Airport is the Beijing Nanyuan Airport - NAY, located an hour away. Another international airport option is the Beijing Daxing International Airport – PKX.
On this page it is easy to search for Beijing, China airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Beijing, China (PEK-Capital Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the PEK airport. Most of these PEK hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Beijing, China motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the PEK airport are Honglingjin Park, Baiwang Forest Park, and Hall of Jewellery.
