Beijing Airport
2010 Worst Airport
REGION: ASIA
Runner-Up
Traveller Comments....
"Someone took pictures of us while my friend was sleeping and I couldn't run after them to challenge them with all our stuff lying there and my friend asleep and guards with guns watching." (Jamie and Kara)
Recent Review
After arriving in the international terminal, I had to wait a while for my bus to get out of horrific Beijing traffic before I could get to the university where I was staying. I took this as an opportunity to catch up on sleep lost during the 14 hour flight from the US. The international terminal was renovated for the 2008 Olympics, so everything was in pretty decent shape, and it may have been the only place in all of China that wasn't packed with people. The seats were less than desirable sleeping spots, so I turned a Pizza Hut booth into my resting place. Airport security didn't mind, and announcements were infrequent. The only downside was that I got kicked out of the booth when the restaurant filled up.
"I just found this website so please forgive me for not reporting sooner....Me and my wife were leaving Beijing during May 2006. This was our 2-3 time in Beijing since I live in China I come here a few times but I hate it everytime. We were delayed from about 8:20pm to 3am in the morning. There was a rain delay for everyone around China I think. Anyway, we were the first to be delayed but the last ones to leave. The Chinese passengers started to get angry since the airport people were so untrained and did not know what to tell people, the Chinese passengers started a small disturbance, not a riot, just yelling and threatening the airport/airline staff and throwing things at them and breaking things. Next thing I know there are about 12 policeman coming in to control the disturbance and calm the passengers and after that they finally found us an airplane to leave on. I guess they got scared that they were going to have all this filmed and sent to the news papers. There were a few people filming things but they are so scared here they did not post anything with the news I'm sure. I never heard about this. "
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Beijing Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
- Plaza Premium has two lounge locations at the Beijing airport.
- BGS Premium Lounge - Terminal 2 - airside, near Gate 11
- BGS Premium Lounge - Terminal 3 - airside, near Gate E19
- Air China Business Class Lounge - Terminal 2
- Air China First and Business Class Lounge - Terminal 3C Domestic, airside
- Air China Business Class Lounge - Terminal 3E International, airside
- Air China First Class Lounge - Terminal 3E International, airside
- Business Traveler's Lounge - Terminal 3E International, airside
Airport WiFi / Internet
- Free wireless internet access is available at the Beijing Airport. Connect to the “Airport WiFi Free” network.
- Workstations with internet access are available at the Business Center in Terminal 3, Airside.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Beijing Airport does not appeal to you, there are many hotels near the airport. Here are a few....
- Hilton Hotel - free 24-hour shuttle bus runs to Terminal 3 (every 15 min) and Terminals 1 & 2 (every 30 min)
- Langham Place - free 24-hour shuttle
- Crowne Plaza - free 24-hour shuttle
- Days Hotel Beijing New Exhibition Center - free airport shuttle
More Services, Facilities and Things to Do at the Airport
- Food / Dining
Information not available - ATMs / Cash Machines
Information not available - Mobile Charging Stations
Location: throughout the terminals - Showers
Information not available - Dressing Rooms
The Luggage Claim Lobby has four dressing rooms equipped with mirrors, tables, chairs for passengers to change clothes after a long flight. - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Location: Terminal 1 - corridor between Terminal 1 and 2 / Terminal 2 - Gate 9 in the Arrivals Hall, Gates 8 and 10 in the Departures Hall, level 2 / Terminal 3 - Arrivals Hall on the 2nd floor. - Luggage Carts
Free - Kid Activity Zone
Locations: Terminal 1 - Airside, East Satellite Hall, level 2 / Terminal 2 - Airside, Domestic Departures, Level 2, near Gate 25 / Terminal 3 - Airside, near Gates 8, 10 and 30 - Car Rentals
Avis (Terminal 2) and Hertz (Terminal 3)
Airport Hours
Open 24 hours
Beijing Travel Sites
- Beijing Hotel Deals - compare rates, check availability and read reviews
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Last Updated: 24 Nov 2010 | Sources: Beijing International Airport
The information in this Airport Guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airport's and their web sites. When you see "information not available" and "unknown", the airport has a lousy web site and/or has been uncooperative in providing information. The information above is subject to change without notice. Use it for informational purposes only to help you during your stay. To report errors, or to add/change any items quoted in the guide, please email me.
