# PEK — Beijing (Beijing Capital International)

> PEK (Beijing Capital International) is the main international airport serving Beijing, China. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/pek-beijing

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Capital Airport Express to Dongzhimen
- **Typical fare:** ¥25
- **Journey time:** 25 min
- **Pickup point:** Train station below T2/T3
- **Key warning:** Ignore anyone offering 'taxi' inside terminals — only use the outdoor rank
- **Fare reality (PEK → Dongzhimen):** expected ¥25–¥150 · concerning ¥250+ · likely scam ¥400+ black cab
- **Overall risk:** medium — Airport Express train is the cheap default. 'Black cabs' inside arrivals will gouge you.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of PEK, ranked

1. **Capital Airport Express** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥25, journey 25 min, wait Every 10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Fast
   - Cons: Need metro transfer
2. **Official Taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost ¥100–¥150, journey 40–60 min, wait 0–20 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Metered
   - Cons: Long queue at peak
3. **Didi** — cost ¥100–¥150, journey 40–60 min, wait 10–20 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Needs AliPay-linked Didi
4. **Airport Bus (various)** — cost ¥30, journey 50–80 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Confusing routes

## First 30 minutes after landing at PEK

1. Follow Airport Express signs to basement
2. Tap with AliPay/WeChat or buy ticket ¥25
3. Train every 10 min to Dongzhimen (Line 2/13)
4. For official taxi go to outdoor rank
5. Plan 60–90 min to city center

## Common scams at PEK

- **'Taxi' inside arrivals** (high risk): Person offers a flat ¥500 ride. _How to avoid:_ Refuse. Use the outdoor official rank.
- **Off-meter driver** (medium risk): Driver claims meter broken. _How to avoid:_ Get out and queue for the next one.

## Payment warnings at PEK

- AliPay/WeChat key
- Bring small RMB for buses

## Arrival checklist for PEK

- Airport Express ¥25
- Outdoor taxi rank only
- AliPay/WeChat ready

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Last updated: May 2026

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