Beijing Daxing Airport Taxis

Why Take a Beijing Daxing Airport Taxi

Taxis at Beijing Daxing Airport are the most comfortable way to reach your destination. Available 24/7, they provide direct rides without the hassle of navigating buses, trains, or subway transfers. Simply line up at the official taxi stand, load your luggage into the trunk, and give your driver your hotel’s name and address. Since many drivers don’t speak English, it’s smart to keep your address written in Chinese to avoid confusion.

While taxis are convenient, they aren’t always the fastest due to Beijing’s heavy traffic. Peak hours (7:00–9:00 am and 5:00–7:00 pm) can significantly extend travel time. During late-night hours (11:00 pm – 5:00 am) or on rainy days, available taxis may also be fewer.

Daxing Airport Taxi Fares

The trip from Daxing Airport to Beijing city center (about 46km/28.5 miles) typically costs 220 RMB (28.60€ / 30.90$), including tolls (~10 RMB), with a travel time of 60–90 minutes depending on traffic.

Starting fare (first 3km): 13 RMB (1.68€ / 1.82$)
Each km from 4th km: 2.30 RMB (0.30€ / 0.32$)
Night rate (11:00 pm–05:00 am): 2.76 RMB/km (0.36€ / 0.39$)
From 15th km onwards: 3.45 RMB/km (0.44€ / 0.48$)
Fuel surcharge: 1 RMB (0.13€ / 0.14$)
Waiting time: 4.6 RMB/5 min (0.60€ / 0.65$), reduced to 2.30 RMB/5 min during off-peak

Langfang Taxis at PKX

Langfang taxis also operate at PKX for short local rides. Their pricing differs:

Base fare (first 2km): 7 RMB (0.91€ / 0.98$)
From 3rd km: 1.6 RMB/km (0.20€ / 0.22$)
Over 5km: +50% fare increase
Night surcharge (10:00 pm–06:00 am): +0.3 RMB/km
Waiting charge: 1 RMB for each 5 minutes (free if under 5 min)

Taxi Fares to Popular Destinations

From	To	Price (€)	Price ($)	Price (¥)	Duration
Daxing Airport	Beijing City Center	28.60	30.90	220	90 min
Daxing Airport	Beijing South Railway Station	22.80	24.60	175	80 min
Daxing Airport	Tian’anmen Square	26	28.10	200	85 min
Daxing Airport	Temple of Heaven	20.78	22.45	160	80 min
Daxing Airport	Beijing Railway Station	23.38	25.26	170	90 min
Daxing Airport	Summer Palace	31.20	33.70	240	95 min
Daxing Airport	Beijing North Railway Station	26	28.10	200	90 min
Daxing Airport	Wangfujing Street	22.10	23.85	170	100 min
Daxing Airport	Forbidden City	26	28.10	200	90 min

Advance Taxi Bookings

Booking a taxi in advance avoids queues and miscommunication. Reservation fees: 6 RMB if booked 4+ hours ahead, 5 RMB if booked on shorter notice. Pick-up point: P1 Car Park.

Where to Find Taxis at PKX

PKX has two official taxi ranks:

For Beijing rides: west side (District A) and east side (District B) of the first floor
For Hebei Province rides: central area outside the first floor

PKX Taxi Hotline: 010-81688333

Extra Tips

Ride-hailing (e.g., Didi) is available, with pick-ups at the mezzanine floor of Car Park P1.
Many hotels offer free or low-cost shuttles from PKX—check in advance.
Traffic jams are frequent, especially at peak hours and during bad weather.
Most drivers don’t speak English—always show your destination written in Chinese.
Payment: cash (RMB), WeChat, Alipay, UnionPay, or Beijing Pass (Yikatong). No international credit cards.
Night fares: +20%.
Toll fees are extra, paid by passengers.
Licensed drivers cannot refuse rides. Beware of illegal “black taxis”.
Shared taxis are available, lowering fares by up to 40%.

FAQ

Is it easy to get a taxi at Beijing Airport?

Beijing Daxing airport taxis are always available at the taxi ranks, lying on the first floor of the terminal building. For taxi journeys to Beijing, passengers can catch their cabs from the west and east sides of the terminal, whereas taxis serving destinations to the Hebei Province line up at the central area.

How much is a taxi from Daxing Airport to Beijing?

The usual taxi fare from Daxing Airport (PKX) to Beijing city center is approximately 220 RMB (28.60€ / 30.90$). Nevertheless, during the night shift (11:00-5:00), the final price is 20% higher. The ride to your final destination in the city center of Beijing should last about 60-90 minutes, depending on the exact destination and traffic conditions.