A hub for Air China and Hainan Airlines, Beijing Capital International is the largest airport in Beijing. It was officially opened in 1958 and subsequently expanded to include two passenger terminals. A third terminal is under construction. The airport serves 66 airlines and has flights to around 150 destinations in China and internationally. Last year it was the ninth busiest in the world with around 48 million passengers using it.
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Shuttle buses run between the two terminals.
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Taxi: Metered taxis are available at the airport (journey time to the city center: 40-60 minutes); it is advisable that passengers have the destination written in Chinese or indicated on a map.
Bus: The Airport-City Shuttle Bus departs from outside Arrivals and takes three routes into the city: Xidan, Gongzhufen and Zhongguancun. The most popular route is to Xidan in central Beijing, a short walk from the Forbidden City. The other routes are to Gongzhufen in western Beijing and to Zhongguancun in the city’s northwest district; the shuttle also stops at major hotels.
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The Airport Garden Hotel (tel: +86 (0)10 6456 3388) and the Capital Airport Hotel (tel: +86 (0)10 6456 4562) are located near the airport.
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The airport is accessible to disabled travelers. The Beijing Airport Ground Service Corporation can provide assistance for travelers with physical disabilities.
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The airport has a business center with internet access, fax and computer facilities. Business services, including fax, photocopying and computer facilities, are also available in the VIP lounges. Alternatively, there are hotels close to the airport which provide business services. These include the Airport Garden Hotel (tel: +86 (0)10 6456 3388) and the Capital Airport Hotel (tel: +86 (0)10 6456 4466).
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