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Beijing Capital International (PEK)
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Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Beijing Capital International (PEK) is located in Beijing, China.

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60 min minimum connection

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Lounge and wellness data available

Best current lounge for recovery: Joy Rest Lounge in Terminal 3E offers showers and private rooms, ideal for jetlag recovery, though it has minimal rating data. For international passengers, Comfort Zone in Terminal 3E provides spa facilities and is accessible via Priority Pass or Lounge Key credit cards. Air China lounges in T3C/D offer free showers for eligible frequent flyers or premium cabin passengers but lack spa amenities..

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Beijing transport context

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214 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About Beijing Capital International

Beijing Capital International (PEK) is located in Beijing, China.

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Airport Facilities

Jetlag recovery facilities & amenities

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Quiet Zones

Terminal 2 near international transfer area

Showers

Terminal 3 international arrivals lounge

Healthy Dining
Fast Track
Priority Pass (12)
Lounge Beds

Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from Beijing Capital International (PEK)

12 routes
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Hong Kong
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Changsha
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Seoul
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Nanjing
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Hangzhou
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Chengdu
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Fuzhou
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Haikou
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Nanchang
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at Beijing Capital International

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East Asia

71 routes

98 · Minimal
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Southeast Asia

8 routes

93 · Minimal
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South Asia

4 routes

73 · Moderate
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Australia/NZ

4 routes

70 · Moderate
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Middle East

3 routes

57 · Moderate

Airport Operations

Total Routes
214
Daily Departures
662.1
On-Time Departures
49%
On-Time Arrivals
51%
Avg Departure Delay
28 min

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Cafes

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Shops

Duty free & retail

Spas

Relaxation & wellness

Medical

Clinics & pharmacies

Transport

Getting to/from airport

Currency Exchange

Money exchange services

Luggage Storage

Bag storage options

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
01 / 193,808 m60 mConcrete
18L / 36R3,810 m60 mAsphalt
18R / 36L3,208 m50 mAsphalt

Frequently Asked Questions

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Beijing Capital International (PEK) offers direct flights to 214 destinations across 6 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.