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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 Apr. 22, 2024 by Kate Liu -

Questions & Answers on Beijing Capital Airport T3

Asked by Esther from UK | Apr. 20, 2024 22:19

Map of PEK with sleeping facilities

I would like to know where all the sleeping pod and hourly hotels are within the T3 international airport.

Is there a map you can share which shows all the sleeping facilities within the international airport, please?

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Apr. 22, 2024 02:02

You can find hourly lounges opposite E10, International Departure Hall, T3. I cannot find such a map, sorry.

Asked by ALEKSEI from KOREA | Apr. 09, 2024 18:20

do I need to get a visa Seoul - Beijing re-registration, arrival terminal 2, departure terminal 3 -

do I need to get a visa Seoul - Beijing re-registration, arrival terminal 2, departure terminal 3 - Moscow

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Apr. 09, 2024 23:49

No, you don't as you are covered by 24-hour visa-free transit.

Asked by Vivienne Young from UNITED KINGDOM | Apr. 01, 2024 12:04

Sleeping pods at Beijing airport

Good evening
My son is travelling from London to Manila, Philippines, via Beijing, in September. He will have several hours to stopover in Beijing on both journeys. Can he book a sleeping pod at the airport to get some rest before continuing his journey?

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Apr. 02, 2024 00:02

Yes. You can find the hourly lounge near E10 of international departure hall in T3.

Asked by silvia from SPAIN | Mar. 19, 2024 10:31

flight from madrid to Osaka with stopover in Beijing

I am flying with Air China from Madrid to Osaka and I would like to know what I have to do during the stopover in Beijing. If there is any procedure to do with immigration or any control or if there is nothing to do as I am in transit.

Answers (1)

Answered by Keith | Mar. 20, 2024 02:36

Nothing to do for you as you are eligible for 24-hour visa-free transit. If you want to have a look of the city, go to the immigration counter to request for a temporary entry permit at first, which is free.

Asked by NickbFoster from NEW ZEALAND | Dec. 28, 2023 22:28

Hourly hotel in Terminal 3

We will be in transit for 20 hours. Do we need to clear customs to use the hourly hotels within the airport

Answers (1)

Answered by Diana | Dec. 29, 2023 01:02

Yes, I guess you need. However, you are eligible for the 24-hour visa-free transit and no visa is needed. So the process would be very simple. You can also apply for a temporary entry permit at the airport to visit the city.