The Beijing Daxing Airport Subway System

The new Beijing Daxing Airport Express is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to travel between PKX Airport and Beijing. Currently, the line has just two stops beyond the airport itself: Daxing Xincheng and Caoqiao. The ride to Caoqiao takes only 22 minutes, with trains departing every 9–15 minutes. Fares are set at 35 RMB (4.54€ / 4.91$) for a standard ticket and 50 RMB (6.50€ / 7$) for business class.

At Caoqiao Station, passengers can transfer to Subway Line 10 or Line 19 to continue toward central Beijing, Beijing West Railway Station, or other city areas. Full expansion plans include extending the line north to the Lize Business District, where a city terminal with in-town check-in facilities will be available. A southern extension is also under discussion but not yet scheduled.

Beijing Daxing Airport Subway Lines

Two metro routes are planned to link PKX to the city:

  • Line R4 (Transit Line 20): will eventually connect Daxing Airport to PEK Airport, Xinghuo, and Beijing Railway Stations. This line is still in development.
  • Airport Express Line: already in service, running between Daxing Airport, Daxing Xincheng, and Caoqiao. It will later extend to Lize Business District, providing faster access to downtown Beijing.

Time Schedule

The Daxing Airport Express operates daily from 06:00 to 23:00. Trains run every 9.5 minutes during rush hours and about every 15 minutes late in the evening. The journey lasts 15 minutes to Daxing Xincheng and 22 minutes to Caoqiao.

Subway Fares

FromToPrice (€)Price ($)Price (¥)
Daxing AirportCaoqiao Station4.544.9135
Daxing AirportDaxing Xincheng Station3.233.5025
Daxing XinchengCaoqiao Station1.301.4010

Business class: 50 RMB (6.50€ / 7$) per ride.
Discounts: Frequent travelers can buy ticket packages — 20 rides for 385 RMB, 30 rides for 470 RMB, or 45 rides for 550 RMB.

Tickets are sold at vending machines, online, or via the Yikatong Card (20 RMB refundable deposit). Machines support English instructions, and some allow voice-activated purchases. A face-recognition option is also available for quicker access.

Subway Station Location

The Daxing Airport Subway Station is located on level B1 of the terminal, inside the airport’s transport center (-1 and -2 levels). Clear signs throughout the airport guide passengers to the station. Business class riders have a dedicated entrance and ticket validation area.

Technology and Features

  • Trains reach speeds of up to 160 km/h (99.5 mph), making them the fastest subway trains in China.
  • Each train carries up to 1,500 passengers in spacious carriages (22.8m x 3.3m).
  • Business class cars feature folding tables and reading lights.
  • Accessibility: facilities for passengers with reduced mobility.
  • USB charging ports and LED lighting for energy efficiency.

Useful Tips

  • Information screens inside each train display real-time updates.
  • Signs and ticket machines are available in English.
  • Avoid Beijing’s traffic jams by using the express metro.
  • Passengers can check in directly at Caoqiao Station, saving time at the airport.
  • Children under 1.3m travel free (one per adult); escorts of blind passengers also ride free.

Phone Number: 010-87837266