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AIR CHINA’S QUICK GUIDE TO AIRPORTS
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Beijing
1. Airport Name
Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA)
2. Basic Information
Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) is also called Capital Airport or Beijing Airport. BCIA is not only the primary window to the outside world for China’s capital, Beijing, but also the most important air transportation hub for China’s civil aviation sector. BCIA is the center of China’s civil aviation network, and the main hub for Air China.
3. Terminal Information
Beijing Capital International Airport consists of three terminal buildings, (T1, T2 and T3), two 4E-class runways, one 4F-class runway, and advanced passenger and cargo facilities. Shuttle bus service connects the three terminal buildings, providing easy access for passengers transiting through Beijing on flights served by different terminals. Air China’s airport operations are located in Terminal T3.
4. Location of Check-in Counters
Air China’s check-in counters are located in Terminal T3, on floor C4, at counters F, H and J.
5. Airport Directions
Beijing Capital International Airport
Domestic Departures
Check in and get boarding pass on the fourth floor of T3C→Check-in luggage→get to the third floor of T3C→Security check→Wait in the domestic departure lounge→Board flight.
Domestic Arrivals
Arrive at the second floor of T3C →Baggage claim→Arrive at the hall→Leave the Airport.
International Departures
Arrive at the fourth floor of T3C→Check-in luggage and customs declaration→Check in→Boarding pass inspection→Get to the second floor of T3C→Take the automatic people mover→Go through inspection formalities, including Inspection & quarantine, frontier Inspection, security check and customs inspection→Wait in the international departure lounge→ Board flight.
International Arrivals
Arrive at the third floor of T3E→Inspection & quarantine→Frontier Inspection→Arrive at the second floor of T3E→Take the automatic people mover→Arrive at the second floor of T3C→International baggage claim hall→Sanitary quarantine→Customs inspection→Arrival hall→Leave the airport.
Domestic to Domestic Procedure
Arrive at the second floor of T3C→Go through Transfer Formalities at the domestic transfer counters→Arrive at the domestic departure lounge at the third floor of T3C→Board flight.
Domestic to International Procedure
Arrive at the second floor of T3C→Go through the Transfer Formalities at the international transfer counters→Go to the transfer hall on the first floor→Boarding pass inspection→Go to the second floor of T3C→Take the automatic people mover→Go through the inspection formalities, including inspection & quarantine, frontier Inspection, security check and customs inspection→Wait in the international departure lounge→ Board flight.
International to Domestic Procedure
Arrive at the third floor of T3C→Inspection & quarantine→Frontier Inspection→Arrive at the second floor of T3C→Take the automatic people mover→Arrive at the second floor of T3C→Baggage claim hall→Sanitary quarantine →Customs inspection→Arrive at the international transfer hall→Go through the domestic flights transfer formalities (baggage check)→Arrive at the third floor of T3C→Security check→Wait in the domestic departure lounge→ Board flight.
International to International
Arrive at the third floor of T3E→Go through the transfer formalities at the transfer counters→Frontier inspection→Go to the second floor of T3E→Security inspection→Customs inspection→Wait in the international departure lounge→Board flight.
6. VIP Lounge Information
Location：Located on the west floating island, Domestic Departure Waiting Area, 3rd Floor, T3-C
Operating Hours：From one hour prior to the first scheduled departure (05:00) until the departure of the last flight.
Facilities：Offering a range of functional areas including a Lounge for Platinum Card holders, a dining area, an Internet corner, a film and television area, a rest area, a business area, a sleeping area and shower facilities.
Location：Located on the west floating island, at the northern end of International Departure Waiting Area, 2nd Floor, T3-E
Operating Hours：From one hour prior to the first scheduled departure (03:30) until the departure of the last flight (02:30).
Facilities：Offering a range of functional areas including a VIP Lounge, a Lounge for Platinum Card holders, a sleeping area, a massage area, an Internet corner, a business area, a dining area, a bar, a film and television area and shower facilities.
Location：Located on the east floating island, at the northern end of International Departure Waiting Area, 2nd Floor, T3-E
Operating Hours：From one hour prior to the first scheduled departure (03:30) until the departure of the last flight (02:30).
Facilities：Offering a wide range of functional areas including a VIP Lounge, a sleeping area, a massage area, an Internet corner, a business area, a dining area, a bar, a film and television area and shower facilities.
Location：Located at the foot of the west escalator next to the Domestic Security Inspection Station, 2nd Floor, T3-C
Operating Hours：From one hour prior to the first scheduled departure (05:00) until the departure of the last flight.
Facilities：Offering a wide range of functional areas including a VIP Lounge, a dining area, a multi-media center, a rest area, a business area, a bar, shower facilities and massage chairs.
Location：Located near Boarding Gates C57-59 , in the Domestic Departure Waiting Area, 2nd Floor, T3-C
Operating Hours：06:00 - 22:30
Facilities：Offering shower facilities, an Internet corner, a rest area and a sleeping area.
7. VIP Check-in Area
In order to enhance the check-in experience and improve the check-in environment for our valued, premium passengers, Air China has constructed a special VIP Check-in Area in Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport. On October 11, 2012, this area was officially opened to offer preferred passengers privileged and exclusive check-in service.
If you are a "PhoenixMiles" Platinum card member taking flights operated by Air China departing from Beijing, or a First Class or Business Class passenger taking an International, or Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan flight operated by Air China departing from Beijing, you are eligible to use the new check-in service in the VIP Check-in Area.
Air China’s VIP Check-in Area is located at Boarding Area A, fourth floor, Terminal T3-C. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you here.
8. Airport Transportation
The airport is approximately 29.5 kilometers or 18.3 miles from downtown Beijing.
Airport Express
Launched in 2008, a rail line links Beijing Dongzhimen Gate and Beijing Capital International Airport. There are four stations: Dongzhimen (where you can transfer to Beijing Subway Line No.2 and No.13), Sanyuanqiao (where you can transfer to Beijing Subway Line No.10), Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The train runs every 10 minutes and the price for a one-way ticket is RMB 25 per person.
Taxi
Taxi stands are located at the arrival zone of every terminal building. It takes around 50 min. for a taxi to reach the center of Beijing and the taxi fare is about RMB 75 yuan. Beijing taxis charge a flag-down fare of RMB 10 yuan for the first 3 kilometers, and RMB 2 yuan for each additional kilometer travelled. There is also a fuel surcharge of RMB 2 for any trip that exceeds 3 kilometers.
Location of taxi stands:
Terminal 1: middle lane, outside gates 3-5, 1 st floor
Terminal 2: outside gates 3-7, 1 st floor
Terminal 3: refer to signs within the terminal building
Airport Shuttle Bus
Opened in the early 1990s, the Airport Highway directly links the Sanyuan Bridge at the East 3 rd Ring Road and Beijing Capital International Airport. Shuttle Bus Lines 2, 3 and 4 operate buses to and from the airport leaving every 15 minutes. Buses to other parts of the city are available, departing every 30 minutes or when the bus is full. The tickets cost RMB 16 yuan/person and can be purchased at the airport or various stations downtown.
9. Terminal 3 layout
Functions & Structures of C Zone in T3 (T3D)
C Zone (T3C) is an integrated service area and connects with traffic centers. It has four levels over ground and two levels under ground. Major functions of each level are as follows:
- Level 4 - For domestic and international passengers to proceed with boarding procedures. There is a business area available on the floating island and connecting bridges leading to traffic centers.
- Level 3 - For domestic departures and security inspection procedures for passengers taking domestic flights. There are domestic business-class and first-class lounges of Air China and restaurants.
- Level 2 - For domestic arrivals, domestic and international baggage claims, custom inspection for international arrivals, domestic-domestic and domestic-international transfer areas and the APM (Automated Personnel Mover) platform. There are domestic business-class and first-class lounges of Air China and connecting bridges leading to traffic centers.
- Level 1 - For station site - luggage belt for domestic and international arrivals, and luggage sorting for domestic departures. There is a staff restaurant and an airport VIP lounge.
Functions & Structures of D Zone in T3 (T3D)
D Zone (T3D) was opened before the 2008 Olympics to be temporarily used for charter flights security during the Olympics and Paralympics. It has three levels over ground and one level underground. Major functions of each level are as follows:
- Level 3: For international arrivals.
- Level 2: For international departures - waiting area for international departure.
- Level 1: CIQ for international departures - distant parking bays for domestic flights.
- Level -1: APM platforms - high speed transmission system for international baggage.
Functions & Structures of E Zone in T3 (T3E)
E Zone (T3E) is used for entry/exit of international flights. International passengers wait and board here. It has three levels over ground and one level underground. Major functions of each level are as follows:
- Level 3 - For international arrivals. There are quarantine and frontier inspections for international arrivals.
- Level 2 - For international departures. There are APM platforms, the quarantine, frontier, security and customs inspections for international departures, and international business-class and first-class lounges.
1. Time-recorded Lounge
2. Time-recorded Lounge
3. Sickbay
4. Comprehensive Convenience Store
5. Left-luggage Office
6. Changing Room for Passengers
7. Comprehensive Services
8. ATM
9. Industry and Commerce Bank of China (ICBC)
10. Hotels Inquiry
11. Airport Inquiry Counter
12. Changing Room for Passengers
13. Foreign Currency Exchange
14. Hotels Inquiry
15. Hotels Inquiry
16. Foreign Currency Exchange
17. Foreign Currency Exchange
18. Hotels Inquiry
19. Changing Room for Passengers
20. Airport Inquiry Counter
21. ATM
22. Bank of Beijing
23. Hotels Inquiry
24. Comprehensive Services
25. Left-luggage Office
26. Changing Room for Passengers
27. Comprehensive Convenience Store
28. Business Center
29. Comprehensive Convenience Store
30. Comprehensive Convenience Store
International and Domestic Arrival Exits are set up respectively in the middle of T3C (the red zone) and the sides (the green zone). You could drop off or pick up a passenger at the corresponding exit areas. Dressing rooms, ATM, the information desk for hotels and restaurants, and other service facilities are also available on this floor, providing passengers with more convenient and user-friendly ground services.
For more information, please visite the wibesite of Beijing Capital International Airport website.
10. Website Link
http://www.bcia.com.cn/
