Which Beijing Airport is best(Beijing Capital(PEK)) or Beijing Nanyuan(NAY)) to fly or closest to city

Beijing Capital International Airport Vs. Beijing Nanyuan Airport

		Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)	Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

Airport Maps		Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Map	Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) Map
Getting To The Airports From The City Centre
	Distance from City Centre
Distance from City Centre		20 miles (32 kilometres)	11 miles (17 kilometres)
	Public Transport Operating Hours
Public Transport Operating Hours		Last bus: 23:10	Last Airport Shuttle Bus: 24:00.
	Train
Train		The airport has an Airport Express Train that connects the Subway in Sanyuanqiao and Dongzhimen heading to Beijing's city centre. It runs from 06:22 - 23:10 every 10 minutes and the journey takes about 60 - 80 minutes at a cost of ¥25 (CNY ). You can board at T2: B2 of Parking Garage No. 2; T3: 2F of Parking Garage No. 3. Express Railway-TRAFFIC-BCIA	N/A
	Bus Services
Bus Services		Local airport buses, shuttles, and airport coaches operate at the airport, their prices depend on the final destination of travellers. The rates start from CNY20, CNY25, and CNY30. You can visit the bus ticket kiosk for specific prices. Airport Coaches charge from CNY45-150 per person. There are Free Terminal Shuttle buses available between terminals at T1: outside Gate 7 F1, T2: outside Gate 7 F1, and T3: Gate 5 F1. Airport Shuttle-TRAFFIC-BCIA	Bus no.501 operates from 06:00 to 22:00 between the Nanyuan airport and Caoqiao. Travellers can board the bus at the airport terminal for a small fare of ¥1. It takes approximately 10 minutes to get to Sanyingmen where travellers can switch to a Speed Line 1 or 729 to Qianmen in just 25 minutes. Line 4 operates directly to Beijing Capital International Airport.
	Taxi
Taxi		Licensed taxis, operate from Taxi Stands: T1: Outside Gate 1 on 1F, T2: Outside Gate 5 to 9 on 1F, and T3: outside of Arrival Hall on B1. It costs around ¥85-290 with a journey time of about 70-100 minutes, depending on your destination.	Taxis are available at the airport. Fares from the airport to important places in the city center are about CNY50 to Tian'anmen Square, about CNY35 for half an hour to Wangfujing, about CNY40 for 25-30 minutes to Beijing Railway Station and about CNY50 for half an hour to South Railway Station.
	Uber
Uber		N/A	N/A

Which Airport Is Most Suitable For Me?
	How Close to Beijing City Centre
How Close to Beijing City Centre		Beijing Capital International Airport is the main airport in Beijing, it is 32km away from the city centre and well connected by roads, rail, taxis, and local buses. It takes approximately 70-100 minutes to get to the city centre in Beijing depending on the location.	Beijing Nanyuan Airport is the second airport serving Beijing, it is the first and oldest airport in China. It is a military airbase but handles domestic flights. The airport is 17 km from Beijing's city centre and it is connected to various parts of the city by taxis and Buses. It takes approximately 60 minutes to the city centre.
	Cost Factor
Cost Factor		Beijing Capital International Airport is the primary airport in Beijing, serving over 95,786,296 million annually. So, hotel prices are higher than at NAY. But there are affordable to luxury hotels around. Flight fares and hotel rates are more expensive at PEK than NAY. Transportation is also higher than at Nanyuan Airport. Although this airports transport, hotel and flight deals are pricier, it is best to use this airport because it has an airport express train which is faster than buses and it is closer to the Great Wall of China.	Beijing Nanyuan Airport is closest to the city centre. The airport is a military airbase that handles domestic flights but the airport would be closed in September 2019 once the new airport is completed. Hotels, transportation, and flight fares are cheaper from this airport, but hotels are not too close to the airport. It is a better choice as travellers coming through the airport, you can also get to the Great Wall of China. Overall, you may consider this airport only if you get a really good flight deal, the airport does not have a lot of facilities for a layover.
	Airport Delays
Airport Delays		PEK serves a lot of passengers annually, which results in flight and security delays. Avg Security & Immigration Delays: High Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 40 minutes.	Avg Security & Immigration Delays: Low Avg Flight Arrival Delays: 20 minutes.
	Flight Fares
Flight Fares		Beijing Capital International Airports fight fares are more expensive than at Beijing Nanyuan Airport.	Nanyuan airport's fares are lower by 30%.
Hotel Prices Per Day From (01-11-2018 to 02-11-2018) Searched on 16-10-2018
	Hotel
Hotel		ID House Capital Airport Big Terrace(3-star)at ￥1,368per night Lihao Hotel Airport Guo Zhan(3-star) at￥358per night ibis Styles Beijing Capital Airport (2.5-star) at￥739 per night.	Beijing Wenxin Hotel(1.5-star)at￥178per night Jinjiang Inn Beijing Daxing Development Zone(2.5-star)at ￥304per night JinJiang Inn - Beijing Majiapu Inn (2.5-star) at ￥227per night.
Car Hire Cost Per Day (01-11-2018).
	Car Hire
Car Hire		Budget Cars (Ford KA, Fiat Panda etc) Prices starting at ¥359.15 Compact Cars (Ford Focus, VW Golf, etc) Prices starting at ¥1191.13	N/A
	Car Hire Companies
Car Hire Companies		To hire a car in China, you need a valid driving license issued by the People's Republic of China or you won't be able to drive in the country.	To hire a car in China, you need a valid driving license issued by the People's Republic of China or you won't be able to drive in the country.
	Online car hire
Online car hire
Airport Facilities
	Shopping and Dining
Shopping and Dining		The airport has Duty-free shopping available in Terminals 2 and 3 of the International waiting areas and a variety of retail shops selling souvenirs, local specialties, teas and more in all three terminals. Some of the dining include; Comfort Garden, KFC, Starbucks, Urban Food Market, Acasia Deli Cafe, Costa Coffee, Du Hsiao Yueh, Grab & Fly, Heineken, Kafelaku Coffee, Lei Cafe, Qing Feng, Yang Guo Fu, Yoshinoya, Ajisen Ramen, C. Straits Cafe, Crystal Jade Kitchen, Gourmet Noodle House, McDonalds, O'Leary's, Paris Baguette, Thai Express, UBC Coffee, Zkungfu and Vending machines available throughout the airport.	N/A
	Lounges
Lounges		BGS Premier Lounge, BCAT Lounge, Air China Business Class Lounge, Air China First and Business Class Lounge, Business Traveler's Lounge, Hainan Airlines VIP Lounge, ICBC VIP Lounge, China Southern Sky Pearl Lounge, Tuvok Lounge, China Eastern Domestic First Class Lounge, SkyTeam Lounge, Take A Nap Hourly Charged Lounge, The Emirates Lounge and more.	Super Class Lounge.
	Wi-Fi Services
Wi-Fi Services		Unlimited FREE Wi-Fi Available.	Free Wi-Fi Available inside the lounge
How To Transfer Between Airport Terminals?
	Transfer in and Around The Airport
Transfer in and Around The Airport		3 Terminals: T1 for domestic flights only, T2 for both domestic and international flights, and T3 for domestic and international flights also.	Currently, the Nanyuan Airport has two terminal buildings at, the old and the new terminal. But the new terminal is the most used so transfers are not necessary.
	Currency Exchange & ATM cash Points
Currency Exchange & ATM cash Points		T1: Travelex. T2: ICE, GREENET Currency Exchange, Hang Seng Bank, and Travelex. T3: ICE, Hang Seng United, and Travelex.	N/A
	Important phone numbers
Important phone numbers		Airport No.: +86 (0)10 64563220, 0086-10-96158, Lost Property:0086-10-96158, Medical: 0086-10-64591919.	Airport No: 010 - 67992139.
	Major Operating Airlines
Major Operating Airlines		Cambodia Angkor Air, Air Leisure, Capital Airlines International, Nordwind Airlines, VIM Airlines, Tajik Air, Donghai Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, Jeju Air, Hebei Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Dynamic Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Yakutia Airlines, Asia Airlines, LOT, Air China, Swiss, Di Lian Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, ANA, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Thai Airways International, Singapore Airlines, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, British Airways, Japan Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Israel Airlines, Qatar Airlines, S7 Airlines, Air Macau, China Airlines, Etihad Airways, Delta, Cebu Pacific, Xiamen Airlines, Korean Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, Air Algerie, Hong Kong Airlines, Capital Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Spring Airlines, PIA, Air Astana and more.	China United Airlines.
	Major Connecting Destinations
Major Connecting Destinations		Aksu, Astana, Athens, Auckland, Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Baotou, Barcelona, Bayannur, Beihai, Budapest, Busan, Changchun, Changsha, Changzhou, Chaoyang, Chengdu, Chiang Mai, Chifeng, Chongqing, Copenhagen,Dali, Dalian, Dandong, Daqing, Datong, Dazhou, Delhi, Dubai-International, Dunhuang, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Fukuoka, Fuyang, Fuyuan, Fuzhou, Ganzhou, Geneva, Guangyuan, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Haikou, Hailar, Hakodate, Hami, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Harbin, Havana, Hefei, Hiroshima, Ho Chi Minh City, Hohhot, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Hotan, Houston-Intercontinental, Huangshan, Islamabad, Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta, Jeju, Jiamusi, Jiansanjiang, Jieyang, Jingdezhen, Jinggangshan, Johannesburg-O.R. Tambo, Karachi, Karamay, Kashgar, Korla, Kuala Lumpur-International, Kunming, Lanzhou, Lhasa, Lijiang, Linfen, Liupanshui, Liuzhou, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Madrid, Manila, Melbourne, Mianyang, Milan-Malpensa, Minsk, Montréal-Trudeau, Moscow-Sheremetyevo, Mudanjiang, Mumbai, Munich, Nagoya-Centrair, Naha, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Nantong, New York-JFK, Newark, Ningbo, Ordos, Osaka-Kansai, Panama City, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Phnom Penh (begins 7 January 2019),[25] Phuket, Pyongyang, Qingdao, Qiqihar, Rome-Fiumicino, San Francisco, Sanya, São Paulo-Guarulhos, Sapporo-Chitose, Sendai, Seoul-Gimpo, Seoul-Incheon, Shanghai-Hongqiao, Shanghai-Pudong, Shaoyang, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shihezi, Shiyan, Singapore, Songyuan, Stockholm-Arlanda, Sydney, Taipei-Taoyuan, Taiyuan, Taizhou, Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita, Tonghua, Tongliao, Turpan, Ulaanbaatar, Ulanhot, Ulanqab, Urumqi, Vancouver, Vienna, Warsaw-Chopin, Washington-Dulles, Weihai, Wenzhou, Wuhai, Wuhan, Xiamen, Xi'an, Xichang, Xilinhot, Xining, Yancheng, Yangon, Yangzhou, Yanji, Yantai, Yibin, Yichang, Yinchuan, Yining, Yiwu, Yuncheng, Zhangjiajie, Zhanjiang, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Zunyi-Maotai, Zunyi-Xinzhou, Zürich and more.	Anshun, Arxan, Baicheng, Baotou, Bayannur, Bijie, Changsha, Changzhi, Chengdu, Chifeng, Chizhou, Dalian, Datong, Dongying, Fuyang, Guangzhou, Haikou, Hailar, Hanzhong, Harbin, Hengyang, Hohhot, Huaihua, Huizhou, Jinchang, Kunming, Lanzhou, Lianyungang, Linyi, Longnan, Longyan,[8] Manzhouli, Nanyang, Ningbo, Ordos, Qingyang, Qiqihar, Quzhou, Rizhao, Shanghai-Hongqiao, Shanghai-Pudong, Shangrao, Shenzhen, Shiyan, Songyuan, Tongliao, Tongren, Ulanhot, Ulanqab, Urumqi, Weihai, Wuhai, Xiamen, Xiangyang, Xilinhot, Xingyi, Yan'an, Yancheng, Yantai, Yichun, Yinchuan, Yongzhou, Yulin, and Zhoushan.
Tourist Information Centre
	Tourist Info Centres
Tourist Info Centres		Beijing Tourist Information Center inside T1, T2, and T3. Continuously.	N/A
	Official website
Official website		www.bcia.com.cn	N/A

BEIJING AIRPORTS

Which Beijing airport is closest to central Beijing?

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) both serve the city of Beijing in China.Beijing Nanyuan Airport is the closest to the city centre in Beijing, it is just 11 miles away and takes 35 minutes by bus from the airport. Beijing Capital International Airport is the primary hub for international travel inBeijing. Located 20 miles away from centralBeijing, the fastest public transport from the airport to the city center by train and it takes around 60-80 minutes

Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Beijing by public transport below.

Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Paris by public transport below.

Distance to Central Beijing:

Beijing Nanyuan Airport: 11 miles / 17 km
Beijing Capital International Airport:20 miles / 32 km

Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Central Beijing Journey Times
By Bus: 35 minutes
By Taxi: 25-30 minutes

Beijing Capital International Airport to Central Beijing Journey Times::
By Train: 60-80 minutes
By Bus: : 51-60 minutes
By Taxi: 70-100 minutes

What is the best airport to fly into in Beijing?

It all depends on individual preferences like distance to the city centre, transport fares, flight fares, accommodation and many more. But generally, in terms of close proximity to the city centre, Beijing Nanyuan Airport is the best airport to fly into when travelling to Beijing. It could be a business trip, vacation, study trip or with family and friends. The airport has good public transport such as airport shuttle buses that serve travellers to central Beijing.It is very comfortable for people with plenty of luggage and/or young children. Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in China and serves as a secondary hub for domestic travel in Beijing and also a military airbase. This means, it gets less human traffic, queues and flight delays compared to PEK. China United Airlines is the only airline that serves this airport with a limited number of destinations to fly. The airport also has transport links to the Great Wall of China.

Beijing Capital International Airport(PEK) is the primary hub in Beijing, it handles both short haul and long haul flights within China and across the globe. PEK is served by many top airlines such as Air Canada, British Airways, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and many more. So if you are a traveller who prefers flying with top flag airlines then this is the airport to fly into Beijing. It is served by its own train station directly to central Beijing and its environs, and also including buses. But this is a farther airport compared to Beijing Nanyuan which is not very far and smaller with less facilities. Transportation from this airport to the city centre is very comfy and very long as well. The airport has 3 terminals for domestic and international travel as against Nanyuan airport which has two but uses only one for domestic flights. Getting around the airport is entirely another hassle on its own not forgetting the larger crowds at the airport with more queues and flight delays.

Is Beijing Nanyuan airport better than PEK?

Nanyuan airport is a better airport than PEK based on the fact it is very close to Beijing with shorter journey times from the airport to central Beijing. Beijing Nanyuan has 2 terminals but use just one terminal for domestic flights against PEK's 3big terminals. Nanyuan is served by a single airline with limited destinations which then means fewer flight delays, crowds and queues at the airport than when compared to PEK which sees more crowds with exhausting queues.Business travellers, students, adventurers and many other who want to fly on a low budget will most likely prefer to use Beijing Nanyuan Airport which is closer to the city centre with less road travel time.

Which airport is closest to the Badaling Great Wall in China?

If you ever have a stop at Nanyuan or Beijing Capital International airports, you might be wondering if you could visit part of the worlds 7 wonders. Beijing Capital International airport is closer to the Badaling Great Wall of China, it takes 3h 12 minutes using the Beijing Airport coach line 8 connecting the Beijing Suburban Railway S2 for ¥37 to the wall located over 75 km away. Nanyuan airport is 82.9km away from the Badaling Great Wall, the Beijing Nanyuan Airport Shuttle Bus 1 connects the China Bus Guide (Tourist Bus Line 1) to the wall for ¥45 and the journey takes 3h 16 minutes. Nanyuan is also closer to the Forbidden City but takes longer by bus (Beijing Nanyuan Airport Shuttle Bus 1 takes 1h 30 min) at a cost of ¥27-¥28. Beijing Capital airport is further from the Forbidden City with faster transport service which takes 1h 11 minutes using the Beijing Airport coach line 10 which charges ¥25 per person. Generally,you can take a taxi which is faster and takes about 19 minutes from Nanyuan during good traffic conditions.

How much it Cost from Beijing Capital International or Beijing Nanyuan to Central Beijing?

From Beijing Capital International Airport by:

Train: Airport Express Train¥25 - http://en.bcia.com.cn/traffic/express/index.shtml Trains run regularly between 06:22 - 23:10 daily.

Bus (Line 3): $10 1-day - http://en.bcia.com.cn/traffic/airbus/index.shtml Buses run every day between 5:00 - 21:00
Taxi: ¥85-¥290 - http://www.96103.cn/ Available 24/7.
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From Beijing Nanyuan Airport by:

Bus (Line 4 to Beijing): charged bases on destination - Buses run every day between 05:30 - 21:30
Taxi: ¥50-$85 - http://www.96103.cn/Available 24/7.
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How much are Hotels at Beijing Capital International and Beijing Nanyuan Airports?

Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html

Beijing Capital International Airport Hotels: From ¥358 per night
Beijing Nanyuan Airport Hotels: From¥178 per night

How much does car hire cost at Beijing Capital International or Beijing Nanyuan Airports?
Taxi prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Beijing Capital International Airport Car Rental:
Budget Cars (Ford KA, Fiat Panda etc) Prices starting at ¥359.15 per day
Compact Cars (Ford Focus, VW Golf, etc) Prices starting at ¥1191.13per day
Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/beijing-airport.html

Beijing Nanyuan Airport Car Rental: No car rentals available at the airport.

How Many Airports Are In Beijing?

There are three airports in Beijing with the third airport still under construction. The airports include Beijing Capital International Airport (Primary), Beijing Nanyuan Airport (Secondary until September 2019) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (under construction).

Is There A Hotel Inside Beijing Airport?

There are “hourly lounges” inside the terminal if sleeping in Beijing Airport does not seem fine to you, there are also numerous hotels near the airport. The lounges have standard rooms with bathrooms and are located in the terminals.

How Far Is The Great Wall Of China To Beijing Airport?

Beijing Nanyuan airport (about 71.8 km) Great Wall of China, 5.5 hours by road; Beijing airport (about 139 km) Gubeikou Great Wall, 2.5 hours by road; Beijing airport (about 77 km) Huanghuacheng Great Wall, 2 hours by road; Beijing airport (about 139 km) Simatai Great Wall, 2.5 hours by road; Beijing airport (about 144 km) Jinshanling Great Wall, 2.5 hours by road.

How Do I Get From Beijing Airport To The City?

Beijing's primary airport, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 32 km northeast of central Beijing. The easiest way to go downtown is by using the Airport Express line which has stations at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. It takes 16 to 20 minutes depending on your journey, it might take longer and ticket costs CNY25 for a one-way trip.

How Much Is Beijing Airport Express?

The Airport express is by far the fastest mode of transportation between Beijing Capital International Airport and downtown Beijing. It costs CNY25. The duration depends solely on the travellers' final destination.