Beijing Capital International Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-06

Beijing Capital International Airport opened on 1 March 1958 and sits in Shunyi District, in the northeastern suburbs of the capital. It is the home hub of Air China and a major gateway for flights between China and the rest of the world.

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Services at Beijing Capital International Airport

5 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers70.7M70,700,000 in 2025
  • Services8listed across 5 of 6 types
  • Movements442K442,046 flights a year
  • Local timeShanghai time
  • IATAPEKICAO ZBAA
  • Opened1958
  • Runways3
  • Terminals3
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Terminals

3 terminals
  • T1DomesticTerminal 1
  • T2MixedTerminal 2Hainan Airlines
  • T3MixedTerminal 3Air China

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • BeijingSouthwest of the airport32 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Beijing Capital International Airport?

Beijing Capital International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: PEK, ICAO: ZBAA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Beijing Capital International Airport located?

Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China. The airport coordinates are 40.0773°, 116.5967°.

What services are available at Beijing Capital International Airport?

Beijing Capital International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 car rental companies, 2 lounges, 1 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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