Beijing arrival guide

Beijing Airport Transfer Guide: Capital and Daxing

Compare rail, metro, taxi and private transfers from Beijing Capital and Daxing airports.

Reviewed August 20263 min readHow we review

Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing are separate airports in different directions from the city. Confirm PEK or PKX before choosing a hotel transfer or onward railway station.

Beijing Capital International Airport

Capital Airport lies northeast of central Beijing. Airport rail, taxis and pre-arranged transfers serve the city, but terminal and final-destination details determine the best choice.

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Daxing lies south of the city and has dedicated rail connections. A hotel described as central can still require a long cross-city transfer.

Connecting to railway stations

Beijing South, West, North and Beijing station are different hubs. Avoid short separate-ticket connections and save the full Chinese station name for the driver.

Official sources

Sources checked 13 August 2026. Reconfirm time-sensitive details before departure.

Frequently asked questions

Are Beijing Capital and Daxing the same airport?

No. PEK and PKX are separate airports on opposite sides of the metropolitan area.

How much connection time should I allow?

Allow a generous buffer for immigration, baggage and cross-city travel, especially when connecting to a separately booked train.

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