China has always been one of the most attractive travel destinations for international tourists. This country is home to many natural wonders and breathtaking architectural works, a unique multicultural heritage, a long history, and many mysteries... As the capital and a major cultural and economic center of China, Beijing has become an ideal choice for travelers visiting China. Nowadays, it is not difficult to travel directly from Vietnam to Beijing with flights operated by Vietjet.
In this article, let's explore Daxing Airport (Beijing) with Vietjet - one of the largest airports in the world, primarily serving the capital city of Beijing (China)!
1. What airports are there in Beijing?
Currently, Beijing has two international airports: Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport. Among them, Daxing Airport was completed in 2019 to relieve the burden on Beijing Capital International Airport. By 2025, this airport is expected to welcome 170 million passengers and 4 million tons of cargo annually.
The Beijing government, in particular, and China in general, hopes that Daxing Airport will significantly expand the tourism and trade network between China and the world, contributing to enormous profits for the country.
2. Introduction to Daxing International Airport - Beijing
With a total area of up to 1.4 million m2, Daxing International Airport is currently the largest airport in China. For the people of Beijing, this airport holds special significance as it was inaugurated just before the 70th National Day anniversary of the populous nation.
- Full name: Beijing Daxing International Airport or Daxing International Airport
- Address: Daxing District, Beijing, China
- Distance to city center: About 57km
- Airport Code: PKX
- Country Code: +86
- Phone: 010-81688538
- Terminal Number: 1
- GMT Time: +8
3. The formation and development process of Daxing International Airport
Daxing International Airport was born in the context of Beijing Capital International Airport beginning to face overload and could not be expanded further. Although it has only been in operation since 2019, Daxing International Airport has quickly become the "busiest" airport in China and an important transportation hub for the country.
- In 2014: Construction of Daxing International Airport - Beijing began.
- On September 25, 2019: The airport officially opened. The initial service capacity was estimated at about 72 million passengers/year.
- In 2020: Received the award for the Best Airport for Hygiene Measures in the Asia-Pacific region from the International Airport Council.
- After two phases of construction, Daxing Airport currently has 7 civil runways and 1 military runway, serving hundreds of millions of passengers each year.
4. What flights are available at Daxing International Airport?
4.1 Domestic flights
From Daxing Airport, you can easily travel to other airports in China such as Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou Baiyun, Chengdu Shuangliu, Kunming Changshui, Xi'an Xianyang. The main domestic flights operated are to Hangzhou, Shanghai, Chongqing, Guangzhou,...
4.2 International flights
Daxing International Airport supports flights to many countries around the world. If you want to fly directly from Vietnam to Daxing (Beijing), you can choose flights from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi to Daxing provided by Vietjet.
5. Overview of Daxing International Airport
5.1 Runway scale
In the initial phase, Daxing Airport has 4 runways with a layout of 3 parallel and 1 cross:
- Runway 01L/19R is 3,400m x 60m
- Runway 11L/29R is 3,800m x 60m
- Runway 17R/35L is 3,800m x 45m
- Runway 17L/35R is 3,800m x 60m
In addition to these 4 main runways, Daxing International Airport has also expanded with 3 additional runways. All runways are fully equipped with the necessary and most modern facilities. Thanks to this, aircraft can land accurately in all weather conditions, optimizing safety for all passengers and their luggage.
5.2 Aircraft parking
The aircraft parking area of Beijing Daxing International Airport is designed to have about 268 parking spots. Therefore, the airport can accommodate many aircraft from medium to large size at the same time.
5.3 Number of floors
Daxing Airport currently has only 1 terminal structure consisting of 7 floors:
- Basement B1, B2: Where the underground transportation system operates
- Floor 1: International Arrival Hall
- Floor 2: Domestic Arrival Hall
- Floor 3: Domestic Departure Hall
- Floor 4: International Departure Hall
- Floor 5: The floor dedicated to dining services at the airport
5.4 Utility services
As the largest airport in the country and playing an important role in economic development, Daxing Airport is equipped with quite modern facilities. The free wifi system at the airport can meet the needs of about 100,000 people at the same time.
You can find over 340 shops ranging from souvenirs, dining services, convenience products,... In addition, like all other international airports, Daxing Airport also includes many banks and currency exchange counters, located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the airport. With this utility, all financial needs such as currency exchange, money transfer,... of international travelers are easily met.
Beijing Daxing Airport is also one of the few airports that has an extremely luxurious hotel system, serving guests who intend to stay overnight called Aerotel Beijing. The biggest advantage of this hotel system is that guests can check in and out at any time of the day. For passengers with late-night flights or very short layover times, Aerotel Beijing will be an ideal choice.
Some other amenities that you can also enjoy at Beijing Daxing Airport include medical services, airport information services, business lounges, entertainment areas, yoga rooms,...
6. Types of transportation from Daxing Airport to hotels and entertainment locations
6.1 Bus
There are 6 bus routes connecting Daxing Airport with the city center. The Daxing Airport bus station is located on the east side, on the 1st floor of the terminal. The frequency of operation between trips is every 30 minutes.
6.2 Subway
The subway is the fastest, most convenient, and cheapest means of transportation at Daxing Airport. You can buy tickets and board the train at the B1 basement area of the airport terminal. The frequency of operation is about 8-10 minutes per trip, from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
6.3 Taxi
Taxis are a popular means of transportation at Daxing Airport with many advantages such as comfortable seating, privacy, and door-to-door service. Traveling by taxi allows you to have good time control. However, avoid peak hours (7 AM - 9 AM) and (5 PM - 8 PM) to avoid traffic jams!
6.4 Train
There is 1 train connecting Daxing Airport with the northwest railway station in Beijing. You can buy tickets and board the train on the 2nd floor, in the airport terminal area. The train ticket price is 30 Yuan/one way (about 105,000 VND).
7. Guide to travel from Daxing Airport to famous tourist destinations in Beijing
7.1 From Daxing International Airport to the Forbidden City
When it comes to traveling to Beijing, one cannot mention the name "Forbidden City". Located in the most prime position of the capital, the Forbidden City is not only an important historical monument of the nation but also a UNESCO-recognized world cultural heritage.
The distance from Daxing Airport to the Forbidden City is 55km; you can travel by taxi or subway to save time. If you want to optimize costs as much as possible, the subway is the best option. Please read the detailed guide when purchasing tickets to find the most suitable route for you!
- Address: No. 4 Jingshan Road, Dongcheng, Beijing
7.2 From Daxing International Airport to Tiananmen Square
Near the Forbidden City is Tiananmen Square - the site of many important political events in China and considered the "heart" of Beijing. Every year, this famous square attracts a large number of tourists both domestic and international. You can refer to the transportation guide to Tiananmen Square similar to that of the Forbidden City from Vietjet. Traveling by taxi will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes and cost around 200 Renminbi (equivalent to nearly 700,000 VND).
- Address: Jingshan Road, Dongcheng, Beijing
7.3 From Daxing International Airport to Summer Palace
Another tourist destination in Beijing you should note when you have the chance to "wander" to this city is the Summer Palace. This palace was built during the Qing Dynasty, located 15km west of downtown Beijing and 76km from Daxing Airport.
- Address: No. 19 Xinjiangongmen Rd, Haidian District, outskirts of Beijing
7.4 From Daxing International Airport to Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is located about 50km from Daxing Airport in Beijing. You will take about 45-51 minutes to travel by car, depending on the route you choose. For this tourist spot, Vietjet recommends you choose a taxi to save time, costs, and effort in traveling.
- Address: 1 Tiantan E Rd, Dongcheng, Beijing
To update the flight schedule of Daxing Airport as well as the latest ticket prices for new flights, please visit https://www.vietjetair.com/vi/ve-may-bay/ve-may-bay-di-bac-kinh/.