| Full name |
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Beijing International Airport (PEK) |
| Location |
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The airport is situated 17 miles (28km)
north of China’s capital, Beijing. |
| Time |
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Local time is GMT +8. |
| Contacts |
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Tel: +86 (0)10 6456 3604. |
| Transfer between terminals |
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A shuttle bus service runs between the
two terminals |
| Transfer to the city |
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Beijing's transport system is being
improved ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games. Shuttle buses run regularly
to the city centre and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available,
but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written
in Chinese to avoid confusion. Travelling time to the city is about
an hour. |
| Car rental |
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Car rental is available at the airport. |
| Facilities |
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The new terminal (finished in 2000)
is clean and efficient. It has several bureaux de change, a bank and
ATMs, as well as telephones, tourist information, restaurants, numerous
shops and duty free, and a business centre with Internet access. Facilities
for the disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines
in advance for more information. |
| Parking |
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There is a multi-storey car park with
ample capacity. |
| Departure tax |
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N/A |
| Website |
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www.bcia.com.cn |
