Beijing International Airport

Full name: Beijing Capital International Airport

Location: The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of China's capital, Beijing.

Time: Local time is GMT +8.

Contacts:
Tel: +86 (0)10 6456 3604.

Transfer between terminals:
A shuttle bus service runs between the two terminals.

Transfer to the city:
Beijing's transport system is being improved ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city centre and major hotels. Taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion.

Car rental:
Car rental is available at the airport.

Facilities:
The new terminal (finished in 2000) is clean and efficient. It has several bureaux de change, a bank and an ATM, as well as telephones, tourist information, restaurants, numerous shops and duty free, and a business centre with Internet access. Facilities for the disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines in advance for more information.

Parking:
There is a multi-storey car park with ample capacity.

Departure tax: ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic).