Transfers from Beijing Airport

Q: I would like to find out about transfers from Beijing Capital Airport to our hotel in the downtown area. Could you find out about the various options and prices? - Riaan Lategan

A: There are three main options for you - shuttle bus, express rail service or taxi. There are six shuttle bus routes from the airport, which run every 30 minutes or when full. The rate is RMB16 (R20) per person. Slightly more expensive is the Airport Express, a light rail service which takes only 16 minutes to travel the 23kms to the city centre. The train departs every three minutes. The main city terminus for the express is Dongzhimen station. Tickets cost RMB25 (R31). Finally, you can take a taxi. Ignore the taxi touts and join the queue for licensed taxis. The fare from the airport to the city centre will cost RMB80-120 (R100-R150) per vehicle.