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Beijing Capital International Airport – T3

Beijing Capital International Airport T3 has 3 function divisions: T3-C, T3-D, and T3-E.

T3-C: Domestic Flights
T3-D: Domestic Flights
T3-E: International Flights

Airline Companies in T3

Domestic Airlines:

Donghai Airlines (DZ), Kunming Airlines (KY), Zhejiang Loong Airlines (GJ), Qingdao Airlines (QW), Tibet Airlines (TV), Da Lian Airlines (CA), Shandong Airlines (SC), China Airlines (CI)

International Airlines:

Air Travel (A6), Sky Angkor Airlines (ZA), Jeju Air (7C), Mahan Air (W5), AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES CJSC (J2), JSC Airline Taimyr (Y7), Asia Airlines (D7), Cebu Pacific Air (5J), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Airlines (KE), Airfrance (AF), Uzbekistan Airlines (HY), Klm Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Air Astana (KC), Air Koryo (JS), PIA (PK), Garuda Indonesia Airlines (GA), Sri Lanka Airlines (UL), Turkmenistan Airlines (T5), Vietnam Airlines (VN), Air Algerie (AH), Hongkong Airlines (HX)

Passenger Guide

1. Departure Hall: 3F of T3-C, 2F & 3F of T3-D, 2F of T3-E; Arrival Hall: 2F of T3-C, 3F of T3-E;
Inquiry: Check-in Counter C, E and F on 4F of T3-C; Restricted Area of Domestic Departure on 3F of T3-C; Public Area on 2F of T3-D; International Departure Hall of T3-E (Hotline: +86 010-96158)

2. Time for Taking Flights:
→ Arrive at the airport 2-3.5 hours before flight departure
→ Close Time for Check-in: Domestic Flight: 45 mins. before take-off; International Flight: 60-75 mins. before take-off
→ Close Time for Boarding: Domestic & International Flight: 10-15 mins. before take-off

3. How to Travel between Capital Airport & Downtown Beijing: Airport Shuttle Bus, Airport Express Train + Subway, Taxi

4. How to Get to Terminal 3 from Terminal 2: 24-Hour Free Terminal Shuttle, 8.5 min.

5. How to Travel among T3-C, T3-D and T3-E: Free Automated People Mover (APM)
    Boarding Sites: 2F of T3-C & T3-D & T3-E
    Distance: 2,080 meters (2,300 yards)
    Duration: 3 mins.

6. Transfer Guide in Beijing Capital Airport: minimum connection time, transfer procedures

7. Facilities & Services in T3: Baggage Service, Banks, Foreign Currency Exchange, ATMs, Visa Office, Hourly Lounge …

Cross Terminals Shuttle Bus

Service Center of T3

Arrival & Departure Procedures in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport

International Arrival

→ Flight Arrivals
→ Inspection Quarantine
→ Frontier Inspection
→ Luggage Claim
→ Customs Inspection
→ Leave the Airport Capital Airport & Downtown Beijing Transportation

International Departure

→ Custom Declaration
→ Check-in
→ Check in Luggage
→ Security Check
→ Health Quarantine
→ Frontier Inspection
→ Customs & Security Inspection by One Check
→ Waiting & Boarding

Map of International Arrival Procedures in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport

International Arrival Procedures in T3 (Click to Enlarge)

Map of International Departure Procedures in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport

International Departure Procedures in T3 (Click to Enlarge)

Domestic Arrival

→ Flight arrivals
→ Enter Domestic Baggage Claim Area and pick up luggage
→ Leave the Airport.

Domestic Departure

→ Check-in
→ Check in luggage
→ Security Check
→ Waiting & Boarding

Map of Domestic Arrival Procedures in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport

Domestic Arrival Procedures in T3 (Click to Enlarge)

Map of Domestic Departure Procedures in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport

Domestic Departure Procedures in T3 (Click to Enlarge)

- Last updated on Sep. 07, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Beijing Capital Airport T3

Asked by michal from POLAND | Sep. 07, 2024 00:54

warsaw PEK shanghai

if i will come from warsaw 6:50 morning and no checking luggage only hand luggage is it enough 1 hour to go for flight to shanghai at 8:00 ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Sep. 09, 2024 01:53

You need to go through the customs and immigration so I think the schedule is tight. It's advised to give it at least 1.5h.

Asked by shirley from MACAO | Sep. 06, 2024 05:31

connecting flight

i have connecting flight from hong kong airport to beijing t3 going dubai as my final destination but i only have one hour and 10 minutes to my next flight is possible for me to take my next flight how far is it thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Sep. 09, 2024 01:38

If you enjoy luggage check through service and hold an interline ticket, 70min is barely enough as you don't have to go though the immigration and customs, just a simple safety check.

Asked by joanne roxburgh from UNITED KINGDOM | Sep. 04, 2024 14:06

Do I need to collect luggage and check in again

Im flying from uk to sydney via beijing airport 11 hour layover the ticket I bought in one go with airchina,do I need to collect my luggage when I arrive at beijing and check in again? ,or can I just head to imagration,secuirty then departures,I dont wanna risk any mishaps so want to head to departures and wait it out there,as im super nervous! Many thanks jo

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel | Sep. 04, 2024 20:47

Normally holding an interline ticket with the same airlines, you enjoy luggage check through service and at the capital airport and you ensure that from airchina, also, you don't need to go through immigration and customs, just a simple security check then to the next departure.

Asked by Sebastian from SWEDEN | Sep. 01, 2024 12:45

Transfer from Sweden to South Korea

Hi I'm traveling from Sweden to South Korea. I will arrive at terminal 3 and will departure at terminal 3. Do I have go through security? And do I have to check out my bags or will it be in Seoul. How long will it take for me from arrived to departure.

Answers (1)

Answered by Lori | Sep. 02, 2024 02:31

It depends on whether you hold an interline ticket or not. If it's interline ticket, 2 hours are enough for the transit because normally you enjoy the luggage check through service (you need to ensure that from the airlines.) and if not, you should give it at least 3h. You have to pass a short security check.

Asked by Arsenio Inchausti from PERU | Aug. 28, 2024 07:49

Transit visa required

I will travel to Beijing Capital Airport on October 10 ..to my way to Italy..I will stay 22 hours on transit..do I need a transit visa...thanks

Answers (1)

Answered by Emily | Aug. 28, 2024 20:25

No, you don't.