北京首都国際空港（Beijing Capital International Airport）は中華人民共和国の首都北京の主要空港であり、アジアで最も忙しい空港の一つです。北京市中心部から北東に約25キロメートルの順義区に位置し、年間約1億人の旅客を処理する能力を持っています。3つの旅客ターミナルがあり、2008年北京オリンピックに合わせて開業したターミナル3は世界最大級のターミナルビルです。中国国際航空の主要ハブであり、スターアライアンスのアジア太平洋地域における重要な接続拠点です。北京地下鉄の首都空港線がターミナル2とターミナル3から市中心部の東直門まで約25分で直通運行しています。北京首都空港は長年にわたりアジアの主要な国際ハブとして機能してきましたが、2019年に北京大興国際空港が開港し、一部の航空会社が新空港に移転しました。現在はスターアライアンス系航空会社を中心に運航が続けられています。中国の政治・文化の中心である北京への玄関口として、故宮、万里の長城などの世界遺産観光に訪れる旅行者にとっても重要な空港です。

Aviation Terms

飛行場灯火 (AGL: Airfield Lighting) 空港カテゴリ (Airport Category) 空港標高 (ELEV: Airport Elevation) 空港消防署 (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) 空港ラウンジ (Airport Lounge) 空港基準点 (ARP: Airport Reference Point) エプロン (Apron) 自動旅券審査 (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Beijing Capital Airport to downtown Beijing?

The Airport Express train runs from Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 to Dongzhimen station in central Beijing in about 25 minutes, costing CNY 25. From Dongzhimen you can transfer to Metro Lines 2 and 13. Airport buses also serve multiple city routes, and a taxi to the city center costs approximately CNY 100-120 for the 30 km journey.

How many terminals does Beijing Capital Airport have?

PEK has three terminals. Terminal 1 is the oldest and handles some domestic carriers including Hainan Airlines. Terminal 2 serves China Southern, China Eastern, and SkyTeam alliance partners. Terminal 3, designed by Norman Foster, is one of the largest airport buildings in the world and serves Air China and Star Alliance carriers.

What is special about Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3?

Terminal 3 was built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and was the world's largest airport terminal at the time of its opening. Designed by Foster + Partners, its dragon-shaped roof features a distinctive red and gold color scheme inspired by traditional Chinese design. The terminal covers over 1.3 million square meters.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Beijing Capital Airport?

Yes, PEK offers free Wi-Fi in all terminals. The network requires registration using a Chinese mobile number or passport scan at dedicated kiosks located throughout the terminals. Session duration is unlimited once registered. Speeds are generally suitable for browsing and messaging.

Which airlines have a hub at Beijing Capital Airport?

Air China, a Star Alliance member, operates its primary hub from Terminal 3. China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines also have significant operations from Terminal 2. PEK was the busiest airport in China until Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) opened in 2019 to share the traffic load.