China flag Beijing Airport (PEK)

Country China | Asia | Global Hub | IATA: PEK | ICAO: ZBAA | Elevation 116 ft · 35 m | Local time —

Destinations
204
Flights / day
664
Busiest route
Shenzhen
Top airline
Air China

Beijing Capital Airport averages 664 flights per day to 204 destinations, with 117 domestic routes and 81 international routes. A total of 45 airlines operate at PEK, led by Air China. This airport provides direct service to 54 countries across five continents, with South Korea representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Beijing Capital connects to Washington, with a typical flight time of 13 hr 45 mins. Updated: July 11, 2026

Route Network

Beijing Capital Airport connects 198 destinations worldwide, with Shenzhen standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Washington, and the shortest flight is to Dalian.

China flag Shenzhen (SZX) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,216 mi · 1,957 km
32
per day
China flag Chengdu (CTU) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
967 mi · 1,556 km
31
per day
China flag Hangzhou (HGH) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
714 mi · 1,150 km
23
per day
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,169 mi · 1,881 km
23
per day
China flag Chongqing (CKG) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
910 mi · 1,464 km
23
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 3 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,238 mi · 1,992 km
17
per day
China flag Ürümqi (URC) – China 4 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,510 mi · 2,430 km
16
per day
China flag Changsha (CSX) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
844 mi · 1,358 km
15
per day
China flag Shanghai (SHA) – China 1 airline
2 hr 20 mins
669 mi · 1,076 km
15
per day
China flag Xianyang (XIY) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
580 mi · 934 km
14
per day
China flag Xiamen (XMN) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,077 mi · 1,734 km
13
per day
China flag Kunming (KMG) – China 5 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,302 mi · 2,095 km
13
per day
China flag Harbin (HRB) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
621 mi · 999 km
11
per day
China flag Fuzhou (FOC) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
993 mi · 1,599 km
11
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
561 mi · 903 km
10
per day
China flag Wuhan (WUH) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
656 mi · 1,056 km
10
per day
China flag Guiyang (KWE) – China 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,091 mi · 1,756 km
10
per day
China flag Dalian (DLC) – China 2 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
275 mi · 443 km
10
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 3 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,300 mi · 2,092 km
10
per day
China flag Yantai (YNT) – China 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
290 mi · 466 km
9
per day
China flag Lanzhou (LHW) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
744 mi · 1,197 km
8
per day
China flag Yinchuan (INC) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
576 mi · 927 km
8
per day
China flag Zhuhai (ZUH) – China 2 airlines
—
PEK → ZUH
8
per day
China flag Nanning (NNG) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,304 mi · 2,098 km
8
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
683 mi · 1,100 km
8
per day
China flag Sanya (SYX) – China 3 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,564 mi · 2,517 km
7
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 3 airlines
5 hr 20 mins
2,061 mi · 3,317 km
7
per day
China flag Haikou (HAK) – China 2 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,438 mi · 2,315 km
7
per day
China flag Wenzhou (WNZ) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
875 mi · 1,409 km
7
per day
China flag Nanchang (KHN) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
776 mi · 1,249 km
7
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 2 airlines
6 hr 35 mins
2,790 mi · 4,491 km
6
per day
China flag Ningbo (NGB) – China 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
760 mi · 1,223 km
6
per day
China flag Qingdao (TAO) – China 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
320 mi · 514 km
6
per day
China flag Changchun (CGQ) – China 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
539 mi · 868 km
5
per day
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
960 mi · 1,545 km
5
per day
China flag Nanjing (NKG) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
590 mi · 949 km
5
per day
Mongolia flag Ulaan Baatar (UBN) – Mongolia 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
713 mi · 1,148 km
5
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 4 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,071 mi · 1,723 km
5
per day
China flag Wuxi (WUX) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
631 mi · 1,015 km
5
per day
China flag Hailar (HLD) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
650 mi · 1,046 km
4
per day
China flag Ordos (DSN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → DSN
4
per day
China flag Xining (XNN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → XNN
4
per day
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,095 mi · 1,763 km
4
per day
China flag Hefei (HFE) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
575 mi · 925 km
3
per day
China flag Lhasa (LXA) – China 2 airlines
—
PEK → LXA
3
per day
South Korea flag Seoul-si (GMP) – South Korea 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
576 mi · 927 km
3
per day
China flag Shenyang (SHE) – China 1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
376 mi · 605 km
3
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
8 hr 10 mins
3,601 mi · 5,795 km
3
per day
China flag Nantong (NTG) – China 2 airlines
—
PEK → NTG
3
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
10 hr 45 mins
5,088 mi · 8,189 km
3
per day
China flag Yuncheng (YCU) – China 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
458 mi · 737 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 2 airlines
9 hr 35 mins
4,386 mi · 7,059 km
3
per day
Russian Federation flag Vladivostok (VVO) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
833 mi · 1,341 km
3
per day
China flag Daqing Shi (DQA) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → DQA
3
per day
South Korea flag Jeju City (CJU) – South Korea 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
711 mi · 1,144 km
3
per day
China flag Xiaguan (DLU) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → DLU
2
per day
China flag Dayong (DYG) – China 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
834 mi · 1,343 km
2
per day
China flag Guilin City (KWL) – China 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,094 mi · 1,761 km
2
per day
China flag Mianyang (MIG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → MIG
2
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 2 airlines
10 hr 15 mins
4,798 mi · 7,721 km
2
per day
China flag Quanzhou (JJN) – China 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,062 mi · 1,710 km
2
per day
China flag Weihai (WEH) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → WEH
2
per day
China flag Yanji (YNJ) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → YNJ
2
per day
China flag Yibin (YBP) – China 2 airlines
—
PEK → YBP
2
per day
China flag Zhengzhou (CGO) – China 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
413 mi · 664 km
2
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 2 airlines
10 hr 30 mins
4,937 mi · 7,945 km
2
per day
South Korea flag Busan (PUS) – South Korea 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
755 mi · 1,215 km
2
per day
China flag Dazhou (DZH) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → DZH
2
per day
China flag Korla (KRL) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → KRL
2
per day
China flag Kumul (HMI) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HMI
2
per day
China flag Lijiang (LJG) – China 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,317 mi · 2,120 km
2
per day
China flag Shantou (SWA) – China 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,142 mi · 1,838 km
2
per day
China flag Yan'an (ENY) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → ENY
2
per day
China flag Yichang (YIH) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
718 mi · 1,155 km
2
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
10 hr 20 mins
4,840 mi · 7,789 km
2
per day
Viet Nam flag Hanoi (HAN) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,449 mi · 2,332 km
2
per day
China flag Jiamusi (JMU) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JMU
2
per day
China flag Kashgar (KHG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → KHG
2
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 1 airline
11 hr 55 mins
5,719 mi · 9,204 km
2
per day
Kazakhstan flag Almaty (ALA) – Kazakhstan 2 airlines
5 hr 20 mins
2,033 mi · 3,271 km
2
per day
China flag Dunhuang (DNH) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → DNH
2
per day
China flag Qiqihar (NDG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → NDG
2
per day
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 1 airline
9 hr 5 mins
4,158 mi · 6,691 km
2
per day
China flag Ulanhot (HLH) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HLH
2
per day
China flag Xilinhot (XIL) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → XIL
2
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
9 hr 40 mins
4,470 mi · 7,194 km
2
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
8 hr 15 mins
3,632 mi · 5,845 km
2
per day
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 2 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,787 mi · 2,876 km
2
per day
China flag Yulin (UYN) – China 2 airlines
—
PEK → UYN
2
per day
China flag Huangyan (HYN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HYN
2
per day
China flag Karamay (KRY) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → KRY
2
per day
Macao flag Macau (MFM) – Macao 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,251 mi · 2,014 km
2
per day
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 2 airlines
10 hr 50 mins
5,277 mi · 8,492 km
2
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 1 airline
11 hr 30 mins
5,476 mi · 8,813 km
1
per day
China flag Beihai (BHY) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → BHY
1
per day
China flag Jinghong (JHG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JHG
1
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
10 hr 45 mins
5,062 mi · 8,146 km
1
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 2 airlines
11 hr 55 mins
5,899 mi · 9,494 km
1
per day
China flag Tongliao (TGO) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → TGO
1
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LGW) – United Kingdom 1 airline
10 hr 45 mins
5,074 mi · 8,165 km
1
per day
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,630 mi · 7,452 km
1
per day
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 1 airline
11 hr 0 mins
5,176 mi · 8,329 km
1
per day
China flag Altay (AAT) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → AAT
1
per day
China flag Bavannur (RLK) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → RLK
1
per day
China flag Changzhi (CIH) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → CIH
1
per day
China flag Dandong (DDG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → DDG
1
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
10 hr 50 mins
5,137 mi · 8,268 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
10 hr 30 mins
4,931 mi · 7,935 km
1
per day
China flag Fuyang (FUG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → FUG
1
per day
China flag Ganzhou (KOW) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → KOW
1
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 1 airline
10 hr 50 mins
5,095 mi · 8,200 km
1
per day
China flag Guangyuan (GYS) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → GYS
1
per day
China flag Hanzhong (HZG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HZG
1
per day
China flag Hengyang (HNY) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HNY
1
per day
China flag Ji’an (JGS) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JGS
1
per day
China flag Jingdezhen (JDZ) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JDZ
1
per day
Malaysia flag Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Malaysia 1 airline
6 hr 30 mins
2,742 mi · 4,413 km
1
per day
China flag Lishui (LIJ) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → LIJ
1
per day
China flag Liuzhou (LZH) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → LZH
1
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 2 airlines
12 hr 30 mins
6,237 mi · 10,037 km
1
per day
China flag Luzhou (LZO) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → LZO
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
10 hr 40 mins
5,028 mi · 8,092 km
1
per day
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
10 hr 40 mins
5,028 mi · 8,092 km
1
per day
China flag Nyingchi (LZY) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → LZY
1
per day
Thailand flag Phuket (HKT) – Thailand 1 airline
6 hr 5 mins
2,480 mi · 3,990 km
1
per day
China flag Quzhou (JUZ) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JUZ
1
per day
China flag Shangrao (SQD) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → SQD
1
per day
China flag Shiyan (WDS) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → WDS
1
per day
China flag Taiyuan (TYN) – China 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
267 mi · 429 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Tijuana (TIJ) – Mexico 1 airline
12 hr 40 mins
6,364 mi · 10,242 km
1
per day
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 1 airline
9 hr 25 mins
4,315 mi · 6,944 km
1
per day
China flag Xiangfan (XFN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → XFN
1
per day
China flag Xichang (XIC) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → XIC
1
per day
China flag Yancheng (YNZ) – China 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
501 mi · 807 km
1
per day
China flag Yining (YIN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → YIN
1
per day
China flag Yiwu (YIW) – China 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
767 mi · 1,234 km
1
per day
China flag Zhongwei (ZHY) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → ZHY
1
per day
China flag Zunyi (WMT) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → WMT
1
per day
China flag Anking (AQG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → AQG
1
per day
China flag Changzhou (CZX) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
591 mi · 952 km
1
per day
China flag Huizhou (HUZ) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HUZ
1
per day
China flag Jiujiang (JIU) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JIU
1
per day
China flag Linfen (LFQ) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → LFQ
1
per day
China flag Qionghai (BAR) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → BAR
1
per day
Australia flag Sydney (SYD) – Australia 1 airline
11 hr 20 mins
5,570 mi · 8,965 km
1
per day
China flag Zhanjiang (ZHA) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → ZHA
1
per day
Kazakhstan flag Astana (NQZ) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
5 hr 45 mins
2,269 mi · 3,652 km
6
per week
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 1 airline
9 hr 55 mins
4,572 mi · 7,358 km
6
per week
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,554 mi · 7,329 km
6
per week
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 2 airlines
10 hr 10 mins
4,681 mi · 7,533 km
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Irkutsk (IKT) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,022 mi · 1,644 km
6
per week
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 40 mins
6,822 mi · 10,978 km
6
per week
China flag Panzhihua (PZI) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → PZI
6
per week
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,327 mi · 2,135 km
6
per week
China flag Wuhu (WHA) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → WHA
6
per week
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
4,864 mi · 7,827 km
5
per week
Bangladesh flag Dhaka (DAC) – Bangladesh 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
1,889 mi · 3,040 km
5
per week
China flag Dongying (DOY) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → DOY
5
per week
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,111 mi · 3,398 km
5
per week
China flag Holingol (HUO) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HUO
5
per week
China flag Hotan (HTN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HTN
5
per week
China flag Huangshan City (TXN) – China 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
721 mi · 1,161 km
5
per week
Pakistan flag Islamabad (ISB) – Pakistan 2 airlines
6 hr 5 mins
2,437 mi · 3,922 km
5
per week
Indonesia flag Jakarta (CGK) – Indonesia 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,255 mi · 5,238 km
5
per week
China flag Jiuzhaigou (JZH) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JZH
5
per week
Cambodia flag Phnom Penh (KTI) – Cambodia 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,108 mi · 3,393 km
5
per week
China flag Shaoyang (WGN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → WGN
5
per week
China flag Suifenhe (HSF) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → HSF
5
per week
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 2 airlines
13 hr 10 mins
6,562 mi · 10,561 km
5
per week
China flag Wanxian (WXN) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → WXN
5
per week
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,726 mi · 7,606 km
4
per week
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 30 mins
6,721 mi · 10,816 km
4
per week
Thailand flag Chiang Mai (CNX) – Thailand 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,807 mi · 2,908 km
4
per week
China flag Hohhot (HET) – China 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
256 mi · 412 km
4
per week
Australia flag Melbourne (MEL) – Australia 1 airline
11 hr 35 mins
5,663 mi · 9,113 km
4
per week
India flag New Delhi (DEL) – India 1 airline
—
PEK → DEL
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Saint-Petersburg (LED) – Russian Federation 1 airline
8 hr 25 mins
3,763 mi · 6,057 km
4
per week
Iran flag Tehran (IKA) – Iran 1 airline
8 hr 5 mins
3,508 mi · 5,646 km
4
per week
China flag Aksu (AKU) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → AKU
3
per week
Algeria flag Algiers (ALG) – Algeria 1 airline
11 hr 50 mins
5,657 mi · 9,104 km
3
per week
Turkmenistan flag Ashgabat (ASB) – Turkmenistan 1 airline
7 hr 15 mins
3,071 mi · 4,943 km
3
per week
New Zealand flag Auckland (AKL) – New Zealand 1 airline
12 hr 55 mins
6,478 mi · 10,426 km
3
per week
Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,419 mi · 5,503 km
3
per week
China flag Jixi (JXA) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → JXA
3
per week
China flag Lianyungang (LYG) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → LYG
3
per week
China flag Linyi (LYI) – China 1 airline
—
PEK → LYI
3
per week
Norway flag Oslo (OSL) – Norway 1 airline
9 hr 25 mins
4,339 mi · 6,983 km
3
per week
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,636 mi · 7,461 km
3
per week
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
6 hr 5 mins
2,449 mi · 3,942 km
3
per week
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
—
PEK → VCE
3
per week
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 1 airline
10 hr 0 mins
4,613 mi · 7,424 km
2
per week
Belarus flag Minsk (MSQ) – Belarus 1 airline
8 hr 50 mins
4,000 mi · 6,437 km
2
per week
North Korea flag Pyongyang-si (FNJ) – North Korea 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
487 mi · 783 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 1 airline
11 hr 0 mins
5,393 mi · 8,679 km
2
per week
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 45 mins
6,905 mi · 11,113 km
2
per week
Algeria flag Constantine (CZL) – Algeria 1 airline
—
PEK → CZL
1
per week
Maldives flag Malé (MLE) – Maldives 1 airline
8 hr 15 mins
3,648 mi · 5,871 km
1
per week
United Kingdom flag Redhill (KRH) – United Kingdom 1 airline
—
PEK → KRH
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 11, 2026.

Beijing Capital Airport is served by 45 airlines, with Air China in the lead at 56% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 77% of routes. 32 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 35 airlines operate international routes, compared with 12 airlines serving domestic routes. Air China is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Washington with a flight time of 13 hrs 45 mins.

Air China (163 routes)
Hainan Airlines (52 routes)
Shenzhen Airlines (8 routes)
Sichuan Airlines (8 routes)
Shandong Airlines (6 routes)
Grand China Air (5 routes)
Korean Air (4 routes)
Tibet Airlines (2 routes)
Asiana Airlines (2 routes)
ANA (2 routes)
Air Astana (2 routes)
United Airlines (2 routes)
Air Algerie (2 routes)
Loong Air (1 routes)
Cathay Pacific (1 routes)
Hong Kong Airlines (1 routes)
Kunming Airlines (1 routes)
Lucky Air (1 routes)
Japan Airlines (1 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (1 routes)
Suparna Airlines (1 routes)
Thai Airways International (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
Miat - Mongolian Airlines (1 routes)
China Airlines (1 routes)
EVA Air (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
Jeju Air (1 routes)
Lufthansa (1 routes)
Vietnam Airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
Philippine Airlines (1 routes)
Air Macau (1 routes)
Air Canada (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
EgyptAir (1 routes)
Spring Airlines Japan (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Pakistan International Airlines (1 routes)
Mahan Air (1 routes)
Turkmenistan Airlines (1 routes)
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (1 routes)
Air Koryo (1 routes)
Maldivian (1 routes)

Beijing Capital Airport provides direct service to 54 countries across five continents. The route network is 59% domestic and 41% international. South Korea is the primary international destination.

China - 513/day
South Korea - 18/day
Hong Kong - 17/day
Japan - 14/day
Thailand - 9/day
Russian Federation - 7/day
Singapore - 6/day
Mongolia - 5/day
Taiwan - 5/day
Germany - 5/day
United States of America - 5/day
United Kingdom - 4/day
France - 3/day
Türkiye - 3/day
Viet Nam - 3/day
Spain - 3/day
Kazakhstan - 3/day
Italy - 3/day
Belgium - 2/day
Sweden - 2/day
Denmark - 2/day
United Arab Emirates - 2/day
Philippines - 2/day
Macao - 2/day
Canada - 2/day
Australia - 2/day
Austria - 1/day
Ethiopia - 1/day
Ireland - 1/day
Switzerland - 1/day
Malaysia - 1/day
Mexico - 1/day
Poland - 1/day
Hungary - 1/day
Egypt - 1/day
Netherlands - 1/day
Bangladesh - 1/day
Pakistan - 1/day
Indonesia - 1/day
Cambodia - 1/day
Greece - 1/day
India - 1/day
Iran - 1/day
Algeria - 1/day
Turkmenistan - 0/day
New Zealand - 0/day
Azerbaijan - 0/day
Norway - 0/day
Czechia - 0/day
Uzbekistan - 0/day
Serbia - 0/day
Belarus - 0/day
North Korea - 0/day
Maldives - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
14 min late
2 min (-58%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
17 min early
28 min (-265.8%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
59 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 12

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
24 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 12

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
3

Jul 12

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
23 min early
Cancelled
5

Jul 12

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 12

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
23 min early
Cancelled
2

Jul 12

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
2

Jul 12

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 12

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
22 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
20 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 12

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
20 min early
Cancelled
5

Jul 12

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 12

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
3

Jul 12

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
3

Jul 12

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
14

Jul 11

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
44 min late
Cancelled
6

Jul 11

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
2
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
25 min late
8 min (+42.8%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
3 min late
6 min (+206.8%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
234 flights (7 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
123

Jul 10

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
87

Jul 9

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
11

Jul 8

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
13
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
18 min late
7 min (+58%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
4 min early
11 min (+74.8%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
717 flights (30 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
34 min late
Arrival
11 min late
Cancelled
123

Jul 10

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
87

Jul 9

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
11

Jul 8

2026

Departure
19 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
13

Jul 4

2026

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
8

Jul 3

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
23

Jul 2

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
16

Jul 1

2026

Departure
13 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
22

Jun 30

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
26

Jun 29

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
14

Jun 28

2026

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
22

Jun 27

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
32

Jun 26

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
16

Jun 25

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
19

Jun 24

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
7

Jun 23

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
25

Jun 22

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
19

Jun 21

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
8

Jun 20

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
24 min early
Cancelled
18

Jun 19

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
48

Jun 18

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
11

Jun 17

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
41

Jun 16

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
28

Jun 15

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
34

Jun 14

2026

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
18 min early
Cancelled
8

Jun 13

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
17 min late
Cancelled
26

Jun 12

2026

Departure
14 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
12

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#23 (664 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#32 (204 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,500 ft 3,810 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
12,500 ft 3,810 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
12,493 ft 3,808 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete
12,493 ft 3,808 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete
10,525 ft 3,208 m 164 ft 50 m Asphalt
10,525 ft 3,208 m 164 ft 50 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Beijing Capital Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Beijing Capital (IATA: PEK) operates around 664 flights per day to 204 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 117 domestic and 81 international routes, with Air China as the leading carrier and Shenzhen currently the busiest connection. From PEK, passengers can reach 54 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,810 m (12,500 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Beijing Capital is a major network airport for the Chinese capital and a long-established international gateway. It handles a large mix of domestic and international service, with domestic flying forming an important part of the schedule alongside regional Asia routes and longer-haul intercontinental connections.

Air China is the airport’s leading carrier and uses the airport as a major base. The route pattern reflects both point-to-point demand and connecting traffic, with strong domestic coverage and a broad international portfolio serving multiple continents.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

The airport is organized around several passenger terminals, with traffic handled through separate terminal buildings rather than a single integrated complex. Domestic and international processing is distributed across the terminal system, and the airport has long served as a high-volume hub with facilities designed for transfers as well as origin-and-destination travel.

Passenger circulation, check-in, security, and gate areas vary by terminal, but the overall layout is built to support heavy airline operations and significant transfer volumes. Travelers should confirm their terminal and check-in location with their airline before departure.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Multiple passenger terminals
  • Separate handling of domestic and international flights
  • Hub-style transfer facilities
  • Large-scale check-in and security areas
  • Airline-specific terminal assignments

Passenger-facing facilities generally include standard airport services such as baggage handling, customer service counters, retail, and food outlets. Business and premium passengers can also find lounge access in designated areas, depending on airline and ticket eligibility.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Check-in and self-service areas
  • Baggage services
  • Retail shops
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Airline and passenger service counters

Airport Lounges

Lounges at Beijing Capital are operated by a mix of airlines and airport or independent providers, with access generally tied to premium cabins, elite frequent flyer status, or paid entry where offered. Lounge locations are typically airside and associated with the terminal serving the relevant flight.

Notable lounges include:

  • Air China lounges
  • VIP lounges

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a mix of quick-service dining, snack outlets, and sit-down food and beverage options across its passenger terminals. The selection is aimed at serving both domestic travelers on shorter turns and international passengers with longer waiting times.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Coffee and tea outlets
  • Snack kiosks
  • Sit-down dining
  • Terminal food courts

Public Transport and Parking

Beijing Capital is connected to the city by rail, bus, taxi, and road access. The airport is served by the Capital Airport Express rail link, which provides a direct connection into the Beijing metro network, and by airport bus services that link the terminals with multiple city destinations. Official transport information is available through the airport’s transport guidance. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also widely used for direct trips to and from the airport.

Road access is strong for passengers traveling from central Beijing and the wider capital region. Because the airport is a major international hub, travelers should allow extra time during peak periods and when making connections between the city and the terminals.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Airport express rail
  • Metro connection
  • Airport bus
  • Taxi
  • Ride-hailing and private car

Parking is available for passengers and visitors using private vehicles, with products typically divided by duration and proximity to the terminals. Travelers should check the airport’s official parking page before arrival for current parking details and access arrangements.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Terminal-adjacent parking
  • Public parking facilities

Runways and Operations

The airport has multiple runways and a major airfield layout built for high-frequency operations. Its runway system supports a wide range of commercial aircraft, including long-haul wide-body operations and dense domestic traffic.

With a longest runway of 3,810 meters, the airport is equipped for heavy aircraft and intercontinental services. Its operational profile reflects a large hub with substantial schedule concentration, significant transfer flows, and sustained use across domestic and international sectors.

The runway system includes:

  • Multiple runways
  • Parallel runway configuration
  • Runways supporting wide-body aircraft
  • Longest runway of 3,810 meters
  • High-frequency hub operations

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Beijing Capital is one of China’s principal aviation gateways and functions as a global hub for the capital city. It serves both business and leisure demand, with a substantial mix of domestic travel, regional Asian connectivity, and long-haul international traffic.

The airport is also an important connecting point within the national network, especially for itineraries routed through Beijing. Its traffic profile reflects a balance of local origin-and-destination demand and transfer passengers using the airport to connect between domestic and international services.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Global hub
  • Major domestic connector
  • International gateway
  • Transfer airport
  • High-frequency business travel market

Location and Catchment Area

Beijing Capital is located in the northeastern part of Beijing and serves the city proper, the surrounding metropolitan area, and a wide national and international catchment. Its position gives it direct access to one of China’s largest urban and economic centers.

The airport also serves travelers from the broader Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, including passengers connecting to domestic destinations throughout China and international destinations across Asia and beyond.

The airport serves:

  • Beijing city center
  • Greater Beijing metropolitan area
  • Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region
  • Domestic China network traffic
  • International transfer traffic

Hotels Near the Airport

Several hotels are located near the airport or within its immediate airport area, making them useful for overnight transits, early departures, and late arrivals. These properties are typically used by business travelers and passengers with connecting itineraries.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Beijing Capital Airport Hotel
  • Days Hotel Beijing New Exhibition Center
  • Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport
  • Hilton Beijing Capital Airport

Airport History

Beijing Capital opened in the late 1950s and became the main commercial airport serving the Chinese capital. Over time, it expanded from a relatively modest field into the country’s most important international gateway for many years.

A major transformation came with the opening of Terminal 3 ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics. This expansion added substantial capacity and reorganized airport operations to handle growing domestic and international demand, including large-scale hub activity by Air China and other carriers.

Further development focused on improving airfield and terminal performance, supporting rising traffic levels and more complex operations. The airport remained the primary Beijing hub even as traffic growth across the region increased pressure on capacity.

Its long-term role has been shaped by Beijing’s status as a political and economic center, along with the airport’s position in China’s national and international air transport network.

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