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Beijing Capital International Airport is located 32 km from the city center. Capital International Airport is the largest and most important airport in Beijing. There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get to the airport. If you prefer to travel by road you can take a taxi, bus, or car. If you prefer to travel by rail you can either take the train or metro from the city center.

Taxi

If you take the heavy traffic conditions of the city into consideration then taxis are the fastest transportation alternative by road. Taxis are a faster way to get to the airport than buses. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city and provide fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. Another advantage that taxis have is the fact that they are more reliable than other methods of transportation by road.  

Bus

Buses are another way to get to Capital International Airport. Although buses take longer to get to the airport, they are a cheaper method of transportation. Buses are the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport. Buses are accessible from bus stops located in most parts of the city. There are many different bus lines and routes in the city. The bus you need to take to get to Capital International Airport will vary depending on your location in the city.

Train

Trains are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Capital International Airport. Trains provide comfortable transportation from the city center to the airport. Trains from Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao go directly to the airport, to Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. These are express trains that make few stops. These trains are much faster than travelling by road. Trains operate every day of the week from 6:30 am to 11 pm.  

Metro

The metro is another rail system that provides fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. The metro is also an affordable option. The only disadvantage is that from certain areas in the city you might have to transfer lines to get to Capital International Airport. Therefore, remember to check the metro line routes and intersections to see where you might need to transfer lines.

Rental Car

Another way to travel by road to the airport is by renting a car. There are various rental car companies located in the city. You can rent a car and drive yourselves or rent a chauffeured vehicle if you wish.

Airport Information

Beijing Capital International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the busiest airport in Asia. Capital International Airport is located 32 km from Beijing’s city center. The airport operates both international and domestic flights, connecting the entire world with China. Capital International Airport covers an extensive area and contains 3 large terminal buildings. The airport offers passengers a wide variety of services and amenities, with different facilities in each terminal.  

The airport provides free electromobile services for passengers who need assistance getting around in the airport. The business center is equipped with services such as a fax machine, photocopy machine, telephone, and internet. In case of a health emergency the airport contains a health center that provides medical services. In addition to these services the airport also has a lost and found, meeting rooms, lounges, special passenger services like wheelchairs, escorts, and free winter clothes storage area, conference and exhibition services, postal services, ATMs, dressing rooms, charging stations, and children’s play areas.

The airport also contains a rich variety of services to provide passengers with everything they might need while they wait for their flight. Venues at the airport where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Comfort Garden, Kangzai Wonton Shop, Papa Rich, Celestial Cuisine, Avting Hong Kong Restaurant, UBC Coffee, Coolava Islands, Queens Cafe, Starbucks, KFC, Ishijah Coffee, Dio Cafe, C. Straights Cafe, Pizza Hut, The Lucky Shamrock, Viojoy Dining Hall, Flavor Tang, My Mill, Yoshinoya, Chinese Food City, Kissn Bake, Baskin-Robins, Real Kungfu Restaurant, My Mill, Dachengja, Cafe Sambal, Lei Cafe, Moggi Coffee, Jazz Island Coffee, Costa Coffee, MacDonald, Burger King, Gino Café, Muslim Restaurant, Haagen-Dazs, Phrik Thai, Bibigo, DJK Korean Restaurant, Henki Dessert and Meiyuan Dairy Snack.

Stores where you can go shopping include AIRCO Fruit Store, Tu Shi Yuan, Airco Specialty Shop, Quanjude Roast Duck 113, EVA Jewelery, Book House, 1436, CROCS, Ferranre, T100, Powerland, AIRCO Convenient Shop, AIRCO Toy, Wenxin Tea, Zhouheiya, Brightpower Books, SKAP, BMW Lifestyle, Jack Wolfskin, Canudilo, Bone China, AIRCO Galeries Lafayette, Yunhong, Blue Edge Digital, BVLGARI, Hour Passion, Chinese Gold Store, Swatch, Swarovski, Omega, Tongrentang, Breo, Camus, Franz, Kiehls, Elle Home, Crown Bags Store, Bally, Erdos, Gant, Lacoste, Jeep, Mango, Columbia, Cabrida, Max Mara, Zegna, Timberland, Nautica, Asilk, ShangaiTang and Alfred Dunhill.

Located around 13 km from the city center Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in China. However today it is a small airport serving mostly domestic flights operated by China United Airlines. The easiest transportation alternative to get to the airport is by taxi. Other methods of transportation include buses, transfer services, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to Nanyuan Airport from the city center. Taxis provide a safe and reliable method of transportation. The taxi fare and total trip time can vary depending on traffic but it usually takes around 30 minutes.

Bus

Another method of transportation to get to Nanyuan Airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from many parts of the city and they provide affordable transportation to Nanyuan Airport. The last bus stop on the route is the Xinhua Lu Nankou bus stop at the airport. Buses operate between 5 am and 10 pm.  

Transfer Services

Another way to get to Nanyuan Airport is by using your hotel’s transfer services. Certain hotels offer transfer services to guests, ensuring a comfortable journey to Nanyuan Airport. This service can be free of charge or for a fee depending on where you are staying.  

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to Nanyuan Airport. There are various rental car companies located in many parts of the city. Getting to the airport by rental car is quite comfortable. You can rent a car with or without a driver depending on your preferences.

Airport Information

Located in the capital of China, Beijing, Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in the country. The airport was built in 1910 and was used as a military airfield. Located 13 km from the city center, Nanyuan Airport is a relatively small airport that serves regional flights to over 50 cities in the area. The airport also operates a limited number of international flights.

Since the airport is relatively small the services offered to passengers are limited. However Nanyuan Airport does contain the basic services and amenities that passengers might need before or after their flight. The airport contains two terminal buildings and a parking lot. The airport also features basic services like a lost and found, ATMs, health services, and a cafeteria.   

Transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the City Center

For transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the city center, which is located 46 kilometers away, by the means of public transport such as buses, high-speed trains, subway and intercity trains, you can make use of car rental and taxi services. There are also transportation possibilities to the airport, which has a broad road transportation network, from intercity bus terminals, Tianjin Cruise Port and other airports.

Transportation to the airport by taxi

Because international driving licenses are not accepted in China, foreigners mostly travel by taxi. You can find air-conditioned and large vehicles in the center of Beijing 24/7 and easily arrive at the airport. Taxi fares in Beijing are very economical, but owing to the heavy traffic of the city, transportation times and fares may differ. Moreover, it is very difficult to find a taxi during peak hours (between 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-20:00). Do not forget that it is also difficult to find a taxi in busy areas such as the Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street.

If the weather is rainy or snowy, it will be more appropriate to use public transportation instead of taxi due to heavy traffic. If you need to catch an airplane and want to take a taxi, you can also book taxis in advance.

The starting fare of a taxi journey is $1.8 for the first 3 kilometers. If your taxi exceeds this distance, $0.32 is added to the fare per km, and $0.48 after the first 15 kilometers. The tolls are paid by the passengers, and there is an increase by 20% in the fare during the night shift (23:00 - 05:00). International credit cards are not accepted in taxis; for this reason, you can make your payments in cash or by Beijing Transportation Smart Card, Wechat, Alipay and UnionPay.

In Beijing, there are fake taxis that scam tourists and passengers or charge them with extra fares; therefore, official taxis have the distinctive "TAXI" sign and license plates always start with the letter "B". In official taxis with taximeters, the brand of the taxi company and the name of the driver must be clearly shown on the dashboard. Official taxis give a receipt at the end of the trip. If this receipt is written by hand, the taxi that you have taken is most probably a fake taxi. If the taxi is fake or its taximeter does not work, you have the legal right not to pay the fare.

Most of the taxi drivers in Beijing do not speak English, so you need to write the name of your hotel or destination in Chinese.

Transportation to the Beijing city center by subway

Via the subway services used extensively in Beijing, it is possible to reach the airport in 19 minutes with the New Line passing every 10 minutes from Caoqiao Station and Daxing Xincheng Station between 06:30 and 22:30, and the ticket costs approximately $3.5.

Transportation to the airport by train

From Beijing West Railway Station, you can arrive at the airport within 20 minutes via the New Beijing-Xiong'an Intercity Railway Line. High-speed train tickets cost approximately $4.2, and you can buy your ticket at the train station or online with Chinese bank cards.

Transportation to the airport by bus

You can reach the airport in a short time from Beijing's main train stations or intercity bus terminals with the bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, which are in service between 07:30 and 23:00 every day, besides the bus line 6, which only runs at night.

There are 4 bus lines serving to the airport from Tianjin and Langfang intercity bus terminals with ticket prices varying between $4.8 and $10.5:

Line 1: (between 07:00 and 14:00, and 150 minutes travel time) Tianjin Bus/Train Stations, Daxing Airport.

Line 2: (every hour between 08:30 and 20:30, and 90 minutes travel time) Langfang Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.

Line 3: (between 10:00 and 12:00, 18:00 and 20:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Tangshan West Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.

Line 4: (between 07:00 and 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Baoding Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.

The bus lines and routes over which you can reach the airport from the Beijing center are as follows:

Line 1: (07:30-23:00) Beijing Main Train Station, Daxing Airport.

Line 2: (07:30-23:00) Beijing West Railway Station, Daxing Airport.

Line 3: (07:30-23:00) Beijing South Railway Station, Daxing Airport.

Line 4: (07:30-23:00) Tongzhou, Daxing Airport.

Line 5: (07:30-23:00) Fangshan, Daxing Airport.

Line 6: (23:00-until the final flight arrives) Xuanwu Gate, Daxing Airport.

Transportation to the airport by car

You can arrive at the airport from the Beijing city center in approximately 1 hour by using three highways. The Beijing-Kaifeng G45-Beijing-Taipei G3-Beijing-Kunming G5 and Langzhuo Expressway S24 highways are connected to the airport from the eastern, central and western parts.

Langzhuo Expressway S24, which was built for easy and fast transportation to the airport, is the highway you can choose if you are in a hurry, since it greatly shortens the time.

Taxi

Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal. 

Bus

Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour.  People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.

Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.

In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.

Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.

The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.

Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.

Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off. 

Metro

One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.

The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.

Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek. 

You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.

Rental Car

You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.

There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.

Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.

Bus

You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.

Taxi

Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.

Private Airport Shuttle

If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.