# Beijing Airport Transfer Guide (PKX) 本文件提供中文说明与当前英文指南原文。详细机场内容为英文，并非经过核实的完整中文翻译；请以实时预订流程确认价格、可用性及服务条款。 Practical guide to getting from Beijing Daxing Airport to the city. Real pricing, transport options, and what to expect after landing at PKX. **Airport:** PKX **City:** Beijing **Country:** China **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx **Last updated:** 2026-07-28 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is about 46 km south of central Beijing. It is newer and further from the city centre than the older Capital Airport (PEK). Getting to downtown takes 50-100 minutes depending on traffic and destination. The Daxing Airport Express metro line is the fastest option at around 20 minutes to Caoqiao station. Taxis, pre-booked transfers, and airport buses also operate. Before anything else, confirm which Beijing airport your flight uses. They are 70 km apart and serve different airlines. ### What actually happens after landing Daxing opened in 2019 and the terminal building is designed as a single massive star-shaped structure. Everything is under one roof, which sounds convenient but the distances inside are significant. The walk from some gates to immigration can be 10-15 minutes. Immigration procedures are the same as at Capital Airport: arrival card, fingerprints, photo. Queue times vary but tend to be shorter than PEK because Daxing handles fewer international flights overall. Baggage claim is on the lower levels and well signed in Chinese and English. After customs, you enter a modern arrivals hall with currency exchange, SIM card vendors, and a few shops. The airport Wi-Fi may require a Chinese phone number for registration. The building is architecturally impressive but the key practical detail is that transport connections are underneath the terminal, not outside it. You go down, not out. The signage is clear and bilingual. Daxing is easier to navigate than the sprawling Terminal 3 at PEK, despite its size, because the design is more centralized. ### Transport options explained honestly **Daxing Airport Express (metro)** runs from the airport to Caoqiao station on Line 10 of the Beijing Metro. It takes about 20 minutes. The line is priced by distance and the full run from Caoqiao to the airport is CNY 35, the top band (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport); a business-class seat is CNY 50. Trains run from approximately 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. Caoqiao is on the south side of the city, so reaching northern districts requires further metro connections. **Taxis** are available from ranks on the ground floor beneath the terminal, and run on the Beijing city meter -- CNY 13 for the first 3 km, then CNY 2.3 per km, with that per-km rate rising by 50 percent beyond 15 km, plus a CNY 1 fuel surcharge per trip (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport). Over the 46 km to central Beijing the meter alone therefore reaches roughly CNY 150 before any waiting time, so expect somewhere around CNY 150-250 once Beijing traffic is counted -- the meter also charges for time when the car drops below 12 km/h. Expressway tolls are added on top. Tariffs are revised periodically, so check the current one before you travel. The same language challenges apply as at Capital Airport: very few drivers speak English. **Pre-booked transfers** are practical at Daxing for the same reasons as at PEK. The language barrier, the distance from the city, and the unfamiliarity of a newer airport all make having a confirmed driver valuable. Sedan transfers to central Beijing typically cost CNY 350-600. **Airport buses** operate routes to different parts of Beijing and to nearby cities like Tianjin. Fares depend on the route and are posted at the ticket counter beneath the terminal -- check the board for your destination, as they are not published as a single figure. These are slow with multiple stops and signage is primarily in Chinese. **High-speed rail** connections are being developed from Daxing, with a station directly beneath the terminal. Currently, services connect to some cities in Hebei province. Check current schedules if you are heading south of Beijing. ### Realistic pricing expectations Getting to central Beijing from Daxing costs roughly: - Daxing Airport Express: CNY 35 (CNY 50 business class) - Airport bus: varies by route, posted at the counter - Taxi: about CNY 150 on the meter at best, realistically CNY 150-250 with traffic, plus tolls - Pre-booked transfer: CNY 350-600, fixed when you book Only the metro fare and a pre-booked transfer are known before you land. The taxi figure is derived from the published city tariff (CNY 13 for 3 km, then CNY 2.3 per km, +50 percent beyond 15 km) over the 46 km run -- the meter also bills for time in slow traffic, which is what pushes it up. Daxing is noticeably further from the city centre than Capital Airport, so all road-based transport costs more. If your hotel is in southern Beijing (Fengtai, Daxing district), costs are lower. For destinations in northern Beijing (Haidian, Chaoyang), expect the higher end. Between 11 PM and 5 AM the per-km rate rises by 20 percent. ### Late night arrivals The Daxing Airport Express stops running around 10:30 PM. After that, your options are taxis and pre-booked transfers. Taxis operate around the clock. The journey is actually faster at night because Beijing traffic disappears after about 9 PM. A trip that takes 90 minutes in rush hour might take 45-50 minutes at midnight. The fare will still be higher than from PEK due to distance, and the late-night surcharge applies. The terminal is modern and stays open, but food and shopping options are very limited after 10 PM. There are a couple of hotels near the airport accessible by shuttle if you prefer to stay nearby and travel into the city in the morning. ### Families and luggage Daxing's centralized design is more family-friendly than PEK's Terminal 3. The distances inside are shorter and the layout is more intuitive. Lifts and escalators are well placed. The metro is manageable with older children but challenging with strollers and heavy bags. The connection at Caoqiao to Line 10 adds complexity. Taxis have the same boot space limitations as elsewhere in China. With two large suitcases, a stroller, and a family, a pre-booked minivan is the practical choice. Child car seats are not available in Chinese taxis. If your children are young enough to need one, arrange it through a transfer service in advance. Beijing's expressways are fast and driving is assertive, so this is not a formality. ### Where you meet the driver Transport at Daxing is accessed by going down from the arrivals level, not by walking outside. Taxis, buses, and rideshares all depart from the ground transportation centre below the terminal. Follow the clearly signed paths downward. Pre-booked transfer drivers typically meet you in the arrivals hall before you descend to the transport level. They will hold a name sign near the customs exit. Some services arrange pickup at the kerb of the departure level, which is counterintuitive but allows vehicles to stop briefly. Your booking confirmation should specify the exact meeting point. Have your driver's phone number saved. Mobile connectivity in the terminal can be intermittent without a Chinese SIM card. ### Decision helper **Choose the Daxing Airport Express if** you are heading to southern or central Beijing, have light luggage, and your flight arrives during metro operating hours. **Choose a taxi if** you want door-to-door service, have some Chinese language ability or your destination written in characters, and are comfortable with metered pricing. **Choose a pre-booked transfer if** you do not speak Mandarin, are travelling with family or lots of luggage, or want a guaranteed fixed price for the longer journey from Daxing into the city. ## Summary Daxing is a modern, well-designed airport, but its distance from central Beijing means the journey into the city takes longer and costs more than from Capital Airport. Plan your transport in advance, especially if you are arriving late or do not speak Mandarin. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How far is Beijing Daxing Airport from the city centre?** About 46 km from central Beijing. This is further than Capital Airport (PEK), which is 32 km from the centre. The distance is the main reason transport costs are higher from Daxing. **Q: Which airlines fly from Daxing vs Capital Airport?** Daxing is primarily used by China Southern, China Eastern, and SkyTeam alliance carriers. Capital Airport handles Air China, Star Alliance, and most other international carriers. Always verify which airport your ticket shows. **Q: Is there a train from Daxing Airport to Beijing city?** Yes. The Daxing Airport Express metro line runs to Caoqiao station (Line 10) in about 20 minutes. The line charges by distance and the full Caoqiao-to-airport run is CNY 35, the top band (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport); business class is CNY 50. It operates roughly 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. A high-speed rail station beneath the terminal serves some regional destinations. Fares are revised periodically, so check the current one before you travel. **Q: How much is a taxi from Daxing Airport to central Beijing?** Taxis run on the Beijing city meter: CNY 13 for the first 3 km, then CNY 2.3 per km, with the per-km rate rising 50 percent beyond 15 km, plus a CNY 1 fuel surcharge (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport). Over the 46 km to central Beijing that comes to about CNY 150 on the meter alone, so budget roughly CNY 150-250 once waiting time in traffic is counted, plus expressway tolls. The fare is higher than from Capital Airport due to the greater distance. Between 11 PM and 5 AM the per-km rate rises 20 percent. Tariffs are revised periodically -- check the current one before you travel. **Q: Can I get between Daxing and Capital airports easily?** They are about 70 km apart. By taxi it takes 60-90 minutes; on the city meter that distance works out to roughly CNY 230 before waiting time and tolls, so budget more than that in traffic. There is no direct shuttle between the two airports. If you need to transfer between them, plan for at least 2-3 hours. **Q: Do taxi drivers at Daxing speak English?** Generally no. The language barrier is the same as at Capital Airport. Have your destination written in Chinese characters and keep a translation app accessible. **Q: Is Daxing Airport new? Is it finished?** Daxing opened in September 2019. The main terminal is complete and fully operational. Some transport links and surrounding infrastructure are still being expanded, but the airport itself is modern and functional. **Q: Is there a hotel at Daxing Airport?** There are hotels near the airport accessible by short shuttle rides. The airport does not have an integrated hotel in the terminal building like some international airports, but nearby options are convenient for early departures or late arrivals. **Q: Can I use Didi at Daxing Airport?** Yes, if you have the Didi app set up with a Chinese phone number and payment method. For most foreign visitors arriving for the first time, this is not practical. Taxis and pre-booked transfers are more accessible. **Q: Is Daxing Airport confusing to navigate?** Less so than Capital Airport's Terminal 3. Daxing has a centralized design with clear bilingual signage. The main thing to know is that ground transport is below the terminal, not outside at the same level. Follow signs downward. ## Arriving late at night at Beijing Daxing Airport **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/late-night Beijing Daxing Airport handles a growing number of international flights, some of which arrive late in the evening or early morning. If your plane lands between 10 PM and 5 AM, here is what you need to know. ## The terminal after hours Daxing is a newer airport and the terminal building is modern and well maintained. It stays open around the clock for arriving passengers. Immigration and customs process all incoming flights regardless of the hour, and late-night queues tend to be faster since fewer flights land simultaneously. The downside is that nearly everything closes after 10 PM. The shops, restaurants, and convenience outlets in the arrivals area shut down. Vending machines are available. If you are hungry after a long flight, plan accordingly. The airport Wi-Fi may require a Chinese phone number for registration. Without a local SIM card, internet access is unreliable. Save maps and hotel details to your phone before departure. ## Transport after the metro closes **The Daxing Airport Express stops running around 10:30 PM.** After that, the metro is not an option. **Taxis** operate around the clock from the ground transport level beneath the terminal. The journey into central Beijing at night takes about 45-55 minutes because traffic is light. During the day, the same trip can take 90 minutes or more. Between 11 PM and 5 AM the meter's per-km rate rises by 20 percent (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport), on top of the standard tariff of CNY 13 for the first 3 km, CNY 2.3 per km, and a further 50 percent per km beyond 15 km. Worked through over the 46 km that lands the night meter modestly above the daytime minimum -- under CNY 200 in free-flowing traffic, plus tolls. The surcharge is partly offset by the fact that an empty road adds almost no waiting time, which is what inflates the daytime fare. Tariffs are revised periodically, so check the current one before you travel. **Pre-booked transfers** are the most predictable option. Your driver monitors your flight and waits for you, regardless of delays. Given that Daxing is further from the city centre than Capital Airport, having someone already committed to driving you in eliminates the worry of finding transport at an unfamiliar airport after midnight. **Airport buses** are effectively unavailable after 11 PM. ## Practical tips - Withdraw cash from the ATMs in the arrivals hall. Taxi card acceptance is improving but not universal. - The road into Beijing at night is fast and quiet. The expressway from Daxing is well maintained and the trip is smooth. - If you prefer not to travel into the city at night, there are nearby hotels with shuttle services. These are a reasonable option if you have an early commitment the next day. - Avoid anyone approaching you in the terminal offering rides. Use only the official taxi rank below the terminal or your pre-booked transfer. ## Safety Daxing Airport is safe at all hours. Security presence is visible and the area is well lit. The surrounding area is still being developed and there is nothing within walking distance of the terminal. All transport departs from designated areas below the building. ## Taxi vs pre-booked transfer from Beijing Daxing Airport **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/taxi-vs-transfer Daxing is further from central Beijing than Capital Airport, which makes the transport decision matter more. The longer the journey, the more the variables accumulate. ## Taxis from Daxing Airport Taxis line up at the ground transport level below the terminal. The system is organized with dispatchers directing passengers to vehicles. You follow signs downward from the arrivals hall. Fares are metered on the published Beijing tariff -- CNY 13 for the first 3 km, then CNY 2.3 per km, rising 50 percent beyond 15 km, plus a CNY 1 fuel surcharge (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport). Over the 46 km to central Beijing that puts the meter at roughly CNY 150 before waiting time, so budget around CNY 150-250 once traffic is counted, plus expressway tolls on top. The journey takes 50-90 minutes during the day and 40-55 minutes at night. Between 11 PM and 5 AM the per-km rate rises 20 percent, though the quicker run at night partly offsets it. Tariffs are revised periodically, so check the current one before you travel. The same language barrier that exists at Capital Airport applies here. Very few drivers speak English. You need your destination in Chinese characters. Without it, the first several minutes of your taxi ride may involve confused gestures and map-pointing. This is manageable but not pleasant when exhausted. Taxis at Daxing are the same standard Beijing fleet: licensed, metered, functional sedans. Boot space is limited. ## Pre-booked transfers A transfer driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name sign. Your destination, price, and vehicle are all confirmed before you land. The driver tracks your flight status and adjusts for any delays. Sedan transfers to central Beijing run CNY 350-600 from Daxing. The price is fixed: traffic and tolls do not change what you pay. The vehicles are newer and more comfortable than typical taxis, and child seats or larger vehicles can be arranged. The distance from Daxing makes the fixed-price aspect more relevant. A bad traffic day can push a taxi fare significantly higher, while the transfer price stays the same. ## Direct comparison | Factor | Taxi | Pre-booked transfer | |--------|------|--------------------| | Price to centre | Metered, ~CNY 150 minimum over 46 km, + tolls (variable) | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Language barrier | Significant | None | | Wait time | 5-15 minutes | Driver waits for you | | Journey time | 50-90 min | 50-90 min (same roads) | | Payment | Cash preferred | Pre-arranged | | Child seats | Not available | On request | | Flight tracking | No | Yes | ## When a taxi makes more sense If you speak Mandarin, are travelling solo or as a couple with minimal luggage, and are arriving during a period of light traffic, a taxi is significantly cheaper. The savings are real if you know how to navigate the experience. ## When a transfer makes more sense If you do not speak Chinese, are visiting for the first time, are travelling with children, or arrive late at night, a transfer from Daxing is a practical choice. The longer distance amplifies the value of having everything arranged: a confused taxi ride of 45 minutes is more stressful than a confused taxi ride of 30 minutes. ## Important note Do not accept ride offers from people approaching you inside the terminal. Unlicensed operators charge several times the normal rate and the vehicles may not be insured. Use only the official taxi rank or your confirmed transfer driver. ## Arriving at Beijing Daxing Airport with children **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/family-and-kids Daxing is one of the newest major airports in the world, and its design is more family-friendly than Beijing's older Capital Airport. The centralized layout means shorter walks and clearer navigation. That said, it is still a large airport in a country where the language barrier is real. ## Navigating the terminal The star-shaped terminal design means all gates radiate from a central hub. After deplaning, the walk to immigration is generally shorter than at PEK's Terminal 3. Lifts and escalators are well placed, and the building feels spacious and modern. Immigration applies to every family member individually. With children, the process takes longer simply because of the number of people being processed. The officers are generally patient with families. Baggage trolleys are free and available near the carousels. The arrivals hall has some basic amenities. Baby-changing rooms and family restrooms are available. Food options are limited, especially after 9 PM, so bring snacks if your children will be hungry on arrival. ## Child car seats Chinese taxis do not carry child seats. There is no system for requesting one from a taxi rank. This matters because the expressway from Daxing to central Beijing is a fast, busy road, and the drive is long (50-90 minutes). If your children are young enough to need a car seat, the only reliable way to get one is through a pre-booked transfer service. Specify the number of children and their ages when booking. The seats provided may not match the exact brand or specification you are used to, but they are better than nothing on a high-speed expressway. ## Transport choices for families **Daxing Airport Express** is doable with older children who can carry their own bags. With strollers, car seats, and heavy luggage, it becomes impractical. The metro connection at Caoqiao station adds further complexity. **Taxis** are door-to-door but limited on space. A standard Beijing taxi fits two large bags in the boot and not much more. A family of four with luggage and a stroller typically cannot fit in a single car. You may need two taxis, which doubles the communication challenge. **Pre-booked transfers** let you request a minivan or larger vehicle with child seats installed. The driver knows your destination, speaks enough English (or has translation prepared), and the price is fixed. For the longer journey from Daxing, this convenience is meaningful. ## Practical tips for families - Keep your hotel details written in Chinese characters on your phone and on paper. If your phone battery dies, you still need to communicate your destination. - Beijing air quality varies by season. Winter months tend to be worse. If your children have respiratory issues, consider face masks for outdoor portions of your arrival. - The ground transport level below the terminal is well organized but can be confusing the first time. Signs direct you downward for taxis and buses. - If you arrive late and your children are too tired for the long drive into the city, there are hotels near the airport where you can rest overnight and travel in the morning. ## Cost of getting from Beijing Daxing Airport to the city **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/cost-to-city Daxing Airport is about 46 km south of central Beijing, making it noticeably further than Capital Airport (PEK). Transport costs reflect this distance. Here is what to budget. ## The taxi tariff, since everything else follows from it Beijing taxis are metered on a published city tariff: **CNY 13 for the first 3 km, then CNY 2.3 per km, with that per-km rate rising by 50 percent for distance beyond 15 km**, plus a CNY 1 fuel surcharge per trip (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport). Between 11 PM and 5 AM the per-km rate rises a further 20 percent. When the car drops below 12 km/h the meter also bills for time -- 5 minutes of crawling costs you the equivalent of 1 extra km, or 2 km during the 7-9 AM and 5-7 PM peaks. Run the 46 km to central Beijing through that and the meter reaches **roughly CNY 150 before any waiting time**. That is the floor, not the typical fare: Beijing traffic is what moves the number, which is why the same trip can cost noticeably more at 8 AM than at midnight. Expressway tolls are added on top. Tariffs are revised periodically, so check the current one before you travel. ## By transport type **Daxing Airport Express (metro):** priced by distance, with the full Caoqiao-to-airport run at CNY 35 -- the line's top band (Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport). Business class is CNY 50. Onward metro travel from Caoqiao is charged separately, again by distance. Operates roughly 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM. **Airport bus:** fares vary by route and are posted at the ticket counter beneath the terminal. Slow, with multiple stops, but worth checking if the metro is not running. **Taxi:** about CNY 150 on the meter at best over the 46 km, more with traffic, plus tolls. See the tariff above. **Pre-booked transfer:** CNY 350-600 for a sedan to central Beijing. Minivans and premium vehicles cost more. Price is fixed regardless of traffic or route. ## By destination A metered fare cannot be quoted per district in advance -- it depends on your exact address and the traffic on the day. What is fixed is a pre-booked transfer, priced when you book. Districts are listed roughly nearest-first, so a taxi meter will climb in about this order too: | Destination | Taxi | Transfer (approx.) | |-------------|------|--------------------| | Fengtai (south Beijing) | Metered -- closest of these to PKX | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Xicheng (financial district) | Metered | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Dongcheng (Forbidden City) | Metered | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Chaoyang (CBD, Sanlitun) | Metered | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Haidian (universities) | Metered | Fixed, quoted at booking | | Tongzhou (east Beijing) | Metered -- furthest of these | Fixed, quoted at booking | ## Comparing with Capital Airport (PEK) PEK is 32 km from the centre against Daxing's 46 km, and because the tariff charges 50 percent extra per km beyond 15 km, that gap costs you more than the raw distance suggests. If you have a choice of airports, PEK is cheaper to get to and from. However, airline and flight timing usually determine which airport you use. ## Hidden costs - **Expressway tolls:** added to taxi fares on top of the meter. Some transfer services include tolls in their quoted price; confirm when booking. - **Late-night surcharge:** the per-km rate rises 20 percent between 11 PM and 5 AM. - **Traffic variability:** the meter runs on time as well as distance, so a midnight run and an 8 AM run over the same 46 km are not the same fare. - **Two-taxi problem:** If you are a family with heavy luggage and cannot fit in one taxi, you are paying double. ## Cost-saving tips - The Daxing Airport Express at CNY 35 is the cheapest option, but factor in onward metro costs and the inconvenience of transfers with luggage. - For groups of 3-4 people, a single taxi or transfer is more economical per person than individual metro tickets. - If your hotel is in southern Beijing (Fengtai or Daxing district), you benefit from the airport's southern location. The trip is shorter and cheaper. - Confirm whether your hotel offers an airport shuttle. Some hotels near Daxing provide this service, which can save the entire transport cost. ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/pkx/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=PKX Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. Availability depends on the route, travel date and eligible operator. Phone: +44 20 4538 9927 — UK office hours (London local time). WhatsApp: +44 7828 732663 — 24/7 (https://wa.me/447828732663). 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