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How to transfer from Beijing Airport

Trip from Beijing Airport to the city centre:

The best way to get to the city centre from Beijing Capital International Airport is taking the Airport Express Train to the Dongzhimen Station and from there, connecting with the metro or taking a taxi to the hotel.

  • Cost: 25CNY.
  • Duration of trip: 20 min.
  • Hours: 6:35 to 23:10 (Airport - Dongzhimen) and 6:00 to 22:30 (Dongzhimen - Airport).
  • How to get there: follow signs in the airport. If you arrive to Terminal 1, you'll need to take the free bus to Terminal 2 or 3. The bus departs from Gates 3-5 and takes 15 minutes.
If your flight arrives to Nanyuan Airport, it's best to take a taxi directly to the hotel (30 min - 50CNY). 

Trip to Beijing Airport:

The best way to get to Beijing Capital Airport is taking the Airport Express Train from Dongzhimen Station.

  • Cost: 25CNY.
  • Duration of trip: 20 min.
  • Hours: from 6:00 to 22:30 Dongzhimen-Airport (6:35 to 23:10 Airport-Dongzhimen).
  • How to get there: metro or taxi to Dongzhimen Station. At the airport, follow the signs to your terminal (if your flights departs from Terminal 1, you'll need to take the free bus).
If your flight leaves early in the morning (7-8), we recommend taking a taxi. A taxi to Beijing Captial at this time takes 30 minutes and costs 100CNY, including tolls. If your flight departs from Nayuan, count on 20 minutes and a cost of 50CNY.

Remember to arrive at the airport at least 1 hour and 30 minutes before your departure time. 

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