Beijing Daxing International Airport (IATA: PKX) opened on September 25, 2019, and is the world’s largest single-terminal airport. Strategically located in the center of the Jing-Jin-Ji region, it sits about 50 km south of downtown Beijing. The distances to other major transport hubs are:
- 45 km to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- 46 km to Beijing South Railway Station
- 48 km to Beijing West Railway Station
- 55 km to Xiongan New Area
Design, Construction, and Capacity
Construction began in December 2014, with a total investment of nearly USD 13.1 billion. The terminal’s starfish-shaped design spans 5 km in length and covers 700,000 square meters, offering 82 independent gate positions.
By 2025, PKX is projected to handle 72 million passengers, 620,000 flights, and 2 million metric tons of cargo and mail annually. The airport features four runways and China’s most advanced automated air traffic control system, capable of managing all four runways simultaneously and handling more than 250 takeoffs and landings per hour.
Role and Airlines
As Beijing’s second international airport, PKX helps ease congestion at Beijing Capital International Airport. By the end of August 2020, 19 domestic and international airlines had relocated here, including:
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, LOT Polish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Air Macau.
Terminal Layout
The terminal has seven floors:
- Departures: Levels 2F, 3F, and 4F
- Transfers: Level 2F
- Railway & Subway Stations: Level B1
Its centralized design, along with vertically stacked domestic and international departure halls, offers passengers faster and more efficient check-in, transfer, security, and baggage claim services.
Location and Contact
- Address: Lixian Town, Daxing District, Beijing, China
- Distance to Downtown Beijing: 50 km south
- Distance to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): 76 km southwest
- Distance to Beijing South Railway Station: 46 km south
FAQs – Beijing Daxing International Airport
- How far is PKX from downtown Beijing? About 50 km south of the city center.
- How far is PKX from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)? About 76 km southwest of PEK.
- How far is PKX from Beijing South Railway Station? About 46 km south of the station.
- How can I get to PKX by subway or taxi? Options include the Airport Express train (recommended), taxi, airport bus, and intercity train.
- How many terminals does PKX have? One single terminal.
- When should I arrive before my flight? At least 2 hours before departure for security and boarding.
- Are there dining options at PKX? Yes — Chinese, Western, and Japanese cuisine, including rice and noodle dishes, KFC, McDonald’s, and Starbucks.
- Are there hotels or hourly lounges at PKX? One hotel and one hourly lounge are located inside the terminal.
- What is the 240-hour Visa-Free Transit policy? Citizens of 54 countries with valid travel documents and confirmed onward tickets to a third country/region can stay in Beijing visa-free for up to 240 hours (10 days).
- How many airports are there in Beijing? Two: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
