PKX
- To city center
- Beijing · ~44 km
- Time to city
- Daxing Airport Express · 19 min to Caoqiao
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Airport compare
PKX vs PEK
On the ground
PEK
- To city center
- Beijing · ~26 km
- Time to city
- Capital Airport Express · 20-30 min
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
PKX7.2+0.7
PEK6.5
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
PKX7.8+0.8
PEK7.0
Food & retail
Best for
PKX
Fast rail connectionsDomestic China flightsLounge access via Priority PassModern facilities
Watch out for
PKX
Long walks in the mega-terminalLimited airside dining varietyPeak-hour crowdsLanguage barriers for non-Chinese speakers
Amenities and tips
PKX
Free Wi-FiShowers in loungesAccessible transportDiverse dining
Lounges
Score summaries
PKX · Modern efficient hub with excellent rail links but vast scale can feel overwhelming for first-timers.
PEK · Solid hub with good lounges and transport but strict processes and occasional delays create tradeoffs.
