Beijing Airport to City Center: Metro, Taxi & Didi

Last reviewed: 2026-09-08

Step-by-Step (PEK → City)

1. Clear immigration and baggage; turn on data.
2. Follow Airport Express signs; buy a ticket or scan Alipay/WeChat Transport.
3. Ride to Dongzhimen; transfer on Line 2 / 5 toward your district (check Amap).
4. Walk or short taxi for the last stretch if the station exit is confusing.
5. If bags are heavy or it is late, skip metro and use the official taxi queue with meter.

Step-by-Step (PKX → City)

1. Confirm you are at Daxing (PKX), not Capital.
2. Follow Airport Express / rail signs toward the city; scan metro QR when required.
3. Transfer toward your hotel district on the metro network.
4. Use official taxi or Didi if you land after rail hours or need a door-to-door ride.