Beijing Capital International Airport -- Transfer in T3

Minimum Connection Time (MCT) of Transfer in T3

I – International       D – Domestic

D ⇒ D: 50 minutes     D ⇔ I: 120 minutes    I ⇒ I: 60 minutes
Tips: For passengers of incoming international flights with domestic stopovers, the MCT in T3 is 120 minutes.

Minimum Connection Time (MCT) between T3 and T2
D ⇒ D: 120 minutes    D ⇔ I: 160 minutes    I ⇒ I: 120 minutes

Beijing Capital Airport Beijing Capital Airport

Transfer Guide in T3

 I ⇒ D

T3-E→T3-C
Arrival at 3F, T3-E → Health Quarantine & Immigration Inspection → go downstairs to take APM to 2F, T3-C → Luggage Claim on 2F, T3-C – Customs Inspection - go through transfer procedures at International to Domestic Transfer Counter – go upstairs to 3F, T3-C – Security Check – Waiting & Boarding

T3-E → T3-D
Arrival at 3F, T3-E → Health Quarantine & Immigration Inspection → go downstairs to 2F, T3-E → take APM to 2F, T3-C → Luggage Claim → Customs Inspection → go through transfer procedures at International to Domestic Transfer Counter → take APM at 2F, T3-C to B1, T3-D → go upstairs to 1F, T3-D to accept Security Check → go upstairs to 2F, T3-D → Waiting & Boarding

Transfer in Capital Airport
Train to T3-E Station
Airport APM
Airport APM

 I ⇒ I
Arrival at 3F, T3-E → go through transfer procedures at International to International Transfer Counter → Health Quarantine & Immigration Inspection → go downstairs to 2F, T3-E → go through Security Check and Customs Inspection → Waiting & Boarding

 Tips:
1. Nationals of most countries are eligible for China’s 24-hour visa-free transit. Passengers can transfer to the third country without filling the Foreigner Arrival / Departure Card if staying in the airport. 
2. Passengers from 53 countries or regions can enjoy China’s 144-hour visa-free transit. Eligible transit ports in Beijing are Beijing Capital Airport, Daxing Airport and Beijing West Railway Station. Passengers need to fill the Arrival / Departure Card and apply for the 144-hour stay permit. 

Flight Transfer in Beijing Airport
Train to T3-C Station
Guide Signs in Beijing Airport
Follow the Guide Signs

 D ⇒ I
T3-C → T3-E:
Arrival at Domestic Arrival at 2F of T3-C → proceed with international flights transfer procedures at the D-I Transfer Counter at 1F of T3-C → go upstairs and take APM at 2F of T3-C to 2F, T3-E → go through the Heath & Quarantine Inspection, Immigration Inspection, Security Check→ accept Customs Inspection → Waiting & Boarding

T3-D → T3-E:
Arrival at T3-D → go downstairs to 1F, T3-D to go through the international flight transfer procedures at the D-I Transfer Counter → go downstairs to take APM on B1, T3-D to 2F, T3-E→ go through the Heath & Quarantine Inspection, Immigration Inspection, Security Check → accept Customs Inspection → Waiting & Boarding
 

 D ⇒ D
T3-C→ T3-C 
Arrival at Domestic Arrival at 2F of T3-C → proceed with domestic flights transfer procedures at the D-D Transfer Counter at 2F of T3-C → go upstairs to the Domestic Departure Hall at 3F of T3-C → Waiting & Boarding

T3-C→ T3-D
Arrival at T3-C → proceed with domestic flights transfer procedures at the D-D Transfer Counter at 2F of T3-C → take the shuttle bus on 3F, T3-C to 1F, T3-D → go upstairs to 2F, T3-D →Waiting & Boarding

- Last updated on Jan. 25, 2024 by Kate Liu -
Questions & Answers on Transfer in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport
Asked by Viktor from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 14, 2024 12:47Reply
I to I transfer in T3
Hello, my flight from London arrives at Terminal 3, my next flight to Kuala Lumpur departs also from Terminal 3. No need to pick up luggage. Time in between flights is 60 minutes, would that be enough?
Thank you.
Answers (2)
Answered by Rita | Apr. 15, 2024 00:27
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It's advised to give it 1.5 hours to ensure a smooth transfer. 60minutes are risky.
Answered by Viktor | Apr. 15, 2024 05:12
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The agent who sold me the tickets package assured me that 60 min would be enough, they stated that they would not sell this package if 60 min would not be enough for transfer.
Asked by Torkel from NORWAY | Apr. 14, 2024 12:10Reply
12h transfere in Beijing
Hi. We are planing a trip to Thailand this summer and one of the routes go by Beijing. But on the return flight it is a 12h wait for the next flight. Is it possible to leave the airport for some sightseeing during this waiting time!
Answers (1)
Answered by Randy | Apr. 15, 2024 00:16
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Yes, you enjoy 24-hour visa free transit and you can leave the airport for sightseeing after getting the 24-hour visa free entry permit at the border inspection counter.
Asked by Tom from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 12, 2024 07:50Reply
Transiting from Heathrow through PEK to Manila
How do I transit through PEK to Manila?
Answers (1)
Answered by Joshua | Apr. 15, 2024 00:14
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You have to figure out in which terminal you arrive and depart and if you enjoy luggage check through service, then give enough time on the connection. You will enjoy the 24-hour visa free transit if leaving PEK within 24 hours and without going through the immigration inspection.
Asked by Patricio from SPAIN | Apr. 06, 2024 02:58Reply
Transit T3 from MAD yo NRT
Hi, I'm travelling from Madrid to Tokyo and my transit time es 1h 40m, both flights are in T3, is that enough time?
Thanks
Answers (1)
Answered by Lori | Apr. 07, 2024 02:19
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It should be enough if you don't have to collect and re-check in your luggage. Hurry up and don't waste any single minute.
Asked by Ray from LEBANON | Mar. 07, 2024 01:58Reply
T3 to T2
i how much time takes me to switch from T3 to T2
Answers (1)
Answered by Linda | Mar. 07, 2024 19:45
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From T3 to T2, you can take a shuttle bus and it takes about 10 minutes. If an international flight to another international flight and you don't need to collect luggage, then 2 hours are okay.
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