Live landing times, terminal guidance and pre-bookable transfers across Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Beijing Capital is one of the busiest aviation gateways into China, handling thousands of domestic and international travelers every day across Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and the vast Terminal 3.

Check the terminal before anyone sets off for the airport. Terminal 3 sits several kilometres from Terminals 1 and 2, so it decides the pick-up zone entirely.

Live Flight Tracking and Arrival Status

Landing Times & Status

Expected and actual touch-down times, with on time, delayed or diverted status for each flight.

Terminal Allocation

Whether the flight lands at Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, which decides the arrivals hall and curb.

Baggage Carousel

The luggage belt assigned to each flight, shown on the monitors in the arrivals hall.

Immigration, Customs and Baggage

Immigration & Visas

International passengers proceed to border control, where immigration lanes and visa-free transit processing points (such as the 24-hour and 240-hour policies) are clearly signposted. Check which rules apply to your passport and route before travelling.

Baggage Retrieval

After clearance, digital monitors direct you to the right carousel in the arrivals hall. Baggage carts and porter assistance are available for heavy luggage.

Ground Transportation and Terminal Transfers

Inter-Terminal Shuttles

Free shuttle buses run regularly between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 for passengers and greeters.

Airport Express Train

The rapid rail link connects Terminals 2 and 3 directly to Beijing’s city subway network.

Taxis & Ride-Hailing

Official taxi ranks and app-based pick-up zones sit immediately outside the arrival curbs.

Private Transfer from PEK into Beijing

Central Beijing is around 30 km from the airport, and after a long-haul landing the taxi rank plus a language barrier is the least predictable part of the trip. A pre-booked private transfer at a fixed price puts a driver in the arrivals hall with your name, at the right terminal, and because the driver follows your live landing time a delay moves the pickup rather than cancelling it.

BOOK A PRIVATE TRANSFER

Smart Travel Tips for Arrivals

Before You Head to PEK T1, T2 & T3
  • 01Confirm the Terminal

    Verify the arrival terminal in advance so you wait at the correct pick-up zone or connection platform — T3 is a separate complex.

  • 02Allow Processing Time

    Factor in extra time for border control and customs clearance on long-haul international arrivals.

  • 03Share Your Flight Number

    A booked transfer follows your live arrival time, so the flight number lets the driver track a delayed landing instead of waiting on the schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free inter-terminal shuttle buses run between the terminals, and the Airport Express links T2 and T3 to the city subway. Because T3 is several kilometres away, allow real transit time rather than assuming a short walk.

The driver follows your live arrival time, so the pickup is adjusted rather than cancelled. Share your flight number and terminal when booking so the meeting point is confirmed for the right building.

Visa-free transit arrangements exist for eligible nationalities and routes, and the processing points are signposted at border control. Eligibility depends on your passport, your onward destination and your length of stay, so confirm the current rules with an official source before you travel.