Popular Airport | Kansai Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | China Eastern Airlines |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1783 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Beijing City Center
Capital Intl. Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport is located 32 km from the city center. Capital International Airport is the largest and most important airport in Beijing. There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get to the airport. If you prefer to travel by road you can take a taxi, bus, or car. If you prefer to travel by rail you can either take the train or metro from the city center.
Taxi
If you take the heavy traffic conditions of the city into consideration then taxis are the fastest transportation alternative by road. Taxis are a faster way to get to the airport than buses. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city and provide fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. Another advantage that taxis have is the fact that they are more reliable than other methods of transportation by road.
Bus
Buses are another way to get to Capital International Airport. Although buses take longer to get to the airport, they are a cheaper method of transportation. Buses are the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport. Buses are accessible from bus stops located in most parts of the city. There are many different bus lines and routes in the city. The bus you need to take to get to Capital International Airport will vary depending on your location in the city.
Train
Trains are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Capital International Airport. Trains provide comfortable transportation from the city center to the airport. Trains from Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao go directly to the airport, to Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. These are express trains that make few stops. These trains are much faster than travelling by road. Trains operate every day of the week from 6:30 am to 11 pm.
Metro
The metro is another rail system that provides fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. The metro is also an affordable option. The only disadvantage is that from certain areas in the city you might have to transfer lines to get to Capital International Airport. Therefore, remember to check the metro line routes and intersections to see where you might need to transfer lines.
Rental Car
Another way to travel by road to the airport is by renting a car. There are various rental car companies located in the city. You can rent a car and drive yourselves or rent a chauffeured vehicle if you wish.
Airport Information
Beijing Capital International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the busiest airport in Asia. Capital International Airport is located 32 km from Beijing’s city center. The airport operates both international and domestic flights, connecting the entire world with China. Capital International Airport covers an extensive area and contains 3 large terminal buildings. The airport offers passengers a wide variety of services and amenities, with different facilities in each terminal.
The airport provides free electromobile services for passengers who need assistance getting around in the airport. The business center is equipped with services such as a fax machine, photocopy machine, telephone, and internet. In case of a health emergency the airport contains a health center that provides medical services. In addition to these services the airport also has a lost and found, meeting rooms, lounges, special passenger services like wheelchairs, escorts, and free winter clothes storage area, conference and exhibition services, postal services, ATMs, dressing rooms, charging stations, and children’s play areas.
The airport also contains a rich variety of services to provide passengers with everything they might need while they wait for their flight. Venues at the airport where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Comfort Garden, Kangzai Wonton Shop, Papa Rich, Celestial Cuisine, Avting Hong Kong Restaurant, UBC Coffee, Coolava Islands, Queens Cafe, Starbucks, KFC, Ishijah Coffee, Dio Cafe, C. Straights Cafe, Pizza Hut, The Lucky Shamrock, Viojoy Dining Hall, Flavor Tang, My Mill, Yoshinoya, Chinese Food City, Kissn Bake, Baskin-Robins, Real Kungfu Restaurant, My Mill, Dachengja, Cafe Sambal, Lei Cafe, Moggi Coffee, Jazz Island Coffee, Costa Coffee, MacDonald, Burger King, Gino Café, Muslim Restaurant, Haagen-Dazs, Phrik Thai, Bibigo, DJK Korean Restaurant, Henki Dessert and Meiyuan Dairy Snack.
Stores where you can go shopping include AIRCO Fruit Store, Tu Shi Yuan, Airco Specialty Shop, Quanjude Roast Duck 113, EVA Jewelery, Book House, 1436, CROCS, Ferranre, T100, Powerland, AIRCO Convenient Shop, AIRCO Toy, Wenxin Tea, Zhouheiya, Brightpower Books, SKAP, BMW Lifestyle, Jack Wolfskin, Canudilo, Bone China, AIRCO Galeries Lafayette, Yunhong, Blue Edge Digital, BVLGARI, Hour Passion, Chinese Gold Store, Swatch, Swarovski, Omega, Tongrentang, Breo, Camus, Franz, Kiehls, Elle Home, Crown Bags Store, Bally, Erdos, Gant, Lacoste, Jeep, Mango, Columbia, Cabrida, Max Mara, Zegna, Timberland, Nautica, Asilk, ShangaiTang and Alfred Dunhill.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport
Located around 13 km from the city center Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in China. However today it is a small airport serving mostly domestic flights operated by China United Airlines. The easiest transportation alternative to get to the airport is by taxi. Other methods of transportation include buses, transfer services, and rental cars.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to Nanyuan Airport from the city center. Taxis provide a safe and reliable method of transportation. The taxi fare and total trip time can vary depending on traffic but it usually takes around 30 minutes.
Bus
Another method of transportation to get to Nanyuan Airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from many parts of the city and they provide affordable transportation to Nanyuan Airport. The last bus stop on the route is the Xinhua Lu Nankou bus stop at the airport. Buses operate between 5 am and 10 pm.
Transfer Services
Another way to get to Nanyuan Airport is by using your hotel’s transfer services. Certain hotels offer transfer services to guests, ensuring a comfortable journey to Nanyuan Airport. This service can be free of charge or for a fee depending on where you are staying.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another way to get to Nanyuan Airport. There are various rental car companies located in many parts of the city. Getting to the airport by rental car is quite comfortable. You can rent a car with or without a driver depending on your preferences.
Airport Information
Located in the capital of China, Beijing, Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in the country. The airport was built in 1910 and was used as a military airfield. Located 13 km from the city center, Nanyuan Airport is a relatively small airport that serves regional flights to over 50 cities in the area. The airport also operates a limited number of international flights.
Since the airport is relatively small the services offered to passengers are limited. However Nanyuan Airport does contain the basic services and amenities that passengers might need before or after their flight. The airport contains two terminal buildings and a parking lot. The airport also features basic services like a lost and found, ATMs, health services, and a cafeteria.
Daxing International Airport
Transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the City Center
For transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the city center, which is located 46 kilometers away, by the means of public transport such as buses, high-speed trains, subway and intercity trains, you can make use of car rental and taxi services. There are also transportation possibilities to the airport, which has a broad road transportation network, from intercity bus terminals, Tianjin Cruise Port and other airports.
Transportation to the airport by taxi
Because international driving licenses are not accepted in China, foreigners mostly travel by taxi. You can find air-conditioned and large vehicles in the center of Beijing 24/7 and easily arrive at the airport. Taxi fares in Beijing are very economical, but owing to the heavy traffic of the city, transportation times and fares may differ. Moreover, it is very difficult to find a taxi during peak hours (between 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-20:00). Do not forget that it is also difficult to find a taxi in busy areas such as the Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street.
If the weather is rainy or snowy, it will be more appropriate to use public transportation instead of taxi due to heavy traffic. If you need to catch an airplane and want to take a taxi, you can also book taxis in advance.
The starting fare of a taxi journey is $1.8 for the first 3 kilometers. If your taxi exceeds this distance, $0.32 is added to the fare per km, and $0.48 after the first 15 kilometers. The tolls are paid by the passengers, and there is an increase by 20% in the fare during the night shift (23:00 - 05:00). International credit cards are not accepted in taxis; for this reason, you can make your payments in cash or by Beijing Transportation Smart Card, Wechat, Alipay and UnionPay.
In Beijing, there are fake taxis that scam tourists and passengers or charge them with extra fares; therefore, official taxis have the distinctive "TAXI" sign and license plates always start with the letter "B". In official taxis with taximeters, the brand of the taxi company and the name of the driver must be clearly shown on the dashboard. Official taxis give a receipt at the end of the trip. If this receipt is written by hand, the taxi that you have taken is most probably a fake taxi. If the taxi is fake or its taximeter does not work, you have the legal right not to pay the fare.
Most of the taxi drivers in Beijing do not speak English, so you need to write the name of your hotel or destination in Chinese.
Transportation to the Beijing city center by subway
Via the subway services used extensively in Beijing, it is possible to reach the airport in 19 minutes with the New Line passing every 10 minutes from Caoqiao Station and Daxing Xincheng Station between 06:30 and 22:30, and the ticket costs approximately $3.5.
Transportation to the airport by train
From Beijing West Railway Station, you can arrive at the airport within 20 minutes via the New Beijing-Xiong'an Intercity Railway Line. High-speed train tickets cost approximately $4.2, and you can buy your ticket at the train station or online with Chinese bank cards.
Transportation to the airport by bus
You can reach the airport in a short time from Beijing's main train stations or intercity bus terminals with the bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, which are in service between 07:30 and 23:00 every day, besides the bus line 6, which only runs at night.
There are 4 bus lines serving to the airport from Tianjin and Langfang intercity bus terminals with ticket prices varying between $4.8 and $10.5:
Line 1: (between 07:00 and 14:00, and 150 minutes travel time) Tianjin Bus/Train Stations, Daxing Airport.
Line 2: (every hour between 08:30 and 20:30, and 90 minutes travel time) Langfang Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.
Line 3: (between 10:00 and 12:00, 18:00 and 20:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Tangshan West Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.
Line 4: (between 07:00 and 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Baoding Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.
The bus lines and routes over which you can reach the airport from the Beijing center are as follows:
Line 1: (07:30-23:00) Beijing Main Train Station, Daxing Airport.
Line 2: (07:30-23:00) Beijing West Railway Station, Daxing Airport.
Line 3: (07:30-23:00) Beijing South Railway Station, Daxing Airport.
Line 4: (07:30-23:00) Tongzhou, Daxing Airport.
Line 5: (07:30-23:00) Fangshan, Daxing Airport.
Line 6: (23:00-until the final flight arrives) Xuanwu Gate, Daxing Airport.
Transportation to the airport by car
You can arrive at the airport from the Beijing city center in approximately 1 hour by using three highways. The Beijing-Kaifeng G45-Beijing-Taipei G3-Beijing-Kunming G5 and Langzhuo Expressway S24 highways are connected to the airport from the eastern, central and western parts.
Langzhuo Expressway S24, which was built for easy and fast transportation to the airport, is the highway you can choose if you are in a hurry, since it greatly shortens the time.
Transportation to Osaka City Center from Airport
Osaka Intl. Airport
Being the second largest city with over 17 million habitants in Japan, Osaka is also one of the world's top 10 largest metropolises. The city is located on Honshu Island, which is the largest island of Japan, which is an archipelago.
Osaka is considered as one of the centers for shopping and gourmet delicacies in Japan. The city also offers a very lively nightlife. The transportation is mainly provided by metro in the city. It is possible to reach every corner of the city by 8 subway lines in different colors. In addition, there is a ring trip around the city center in Kanjo-Sen loop line.
This loop line also offers transfer option for all other lines. As a result of the density and widespread use of this underground transportation network, a virtual second city is located in the metro network. You can see many places in subway stations ranging from shopping stores to restaurants. You can buy tickets in cash or by credit card from the ticket machines at the stations. You need to pay for tickets based on distance. You need to choose your destination on the screen of the ticket machine to buy a ticket; ticket cost is determined according to your destination and it costs about 200 to 360 Japanese Yen. Please remember to swipe the ticket prior to boarding and after getting off the metro.
Metro services generally run between 5 a.m. and midnight. Osaka also offers bus services in terms of public transportation. However, bus services are preferred that much by tourists thanks to the popularity and simplicity of the subway network and because only Japanese is spoken at the bus stops and on buses. If you get the Icoca Smart Card which will make your transportation in Osaka very easy, you can use it on all subway lines, buses, and JR lines. You need to pay 500 Japanese Yen deposit to get this card and then you can travel to anywhere in Osaka by adding the required amount of money to travel.
You can get buy daily tickets if you are going to get on metro or bus several times during the day. The price of these cards called Osaka One Day Pass is 850 Japanese Yen. Although there is a train network in the city, it is mostly preferred for intercity transportation. Railway transportation is provided by high-speed trains called Shinkansen, which was put into service during the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. The prices for intercity train tickets are higher than the world average.
If you prefer to travel by train, you can get the weekly transportation cards called JR Rail Pass. However, these cards are not valid on the subway. The price of this card is 28.300 Japanese Yen for adults in standard trains. If you want to travel in the first class wagons, you need to pay 37.800 Japanese Yen for adults. Prices for children age 6-11 are 50% off.
Taxi is a very common means of transportation in the city. If the red light on the bottom left corner of the taxi's front window is on, it means that it is empty. The most important thing to remember is that almost all drivers can speak English, yet they cannot read the Latin alphabet. For this reason, you should certainly print the name and address of the place you are going beforehand.
You can freely explore the city yourself by renting an affordable car or a motorbike from the car rental companies at the train stations and at the airport. However, this option is not very popular because the toll charges are quite expensive and the metro is much more practical. You should also remember that you need a driver's license that is valid in Japan to rent a car.
Kansai International Airport, which is considered as one of the best airports in the world, serves for air transportation in the city and all international flights are arranged at this airport. However, Kobe Airport, which serves domestic flights and some international charter flights, is also available 37 kilometers from the city center. Both airports are located on artificial islands built in the middle of Osaka Bay. If you need to transfer between these airports, you can prefer fast ferries. You can reach the other airport in just 30 minutes by paying 1.850 Japanese Yen for adults and 930 JPY for children.
Buses and trains are the most preferred means of transportation from Kansai International Airport to the city center. However, you can also travel by taxi or rental car. Very few hotels in Osaka provide airport shuttle service. Getting to the city center takes about 1 hour no matter which transportation option you prefer.
You can get your tickets from the tourist office at the airport.
Bus
You can reach the city center by taking a bus from the bus stops at the exit of terminals 1 and 2 of the airport. You can get to different parts of the city center by choosing from the buses 2, 3, 5, 7 and 11. If the bus you need to take does not depart from Terminal 2, you can benefit from free shuttle service and reach Terminal 1 very easily. One-way ticket price is 1.500 Japanese Yen. The journey takes about one hour. You can purchase your ticket from the machines in both terminals.
Train
The most affordable way of getting to the city center from the airport is to take the train. You can reach the city center after a train journey that takes about 1 hour. Ticket price is 920 Japanese Yen. If you want to exactly get to the city center, you need to get off at Namba Station. Especially if you are planning to transfer to a different city, the train is the best alternative for you. You can buy a daily or 4-day ticket instead of one-way ticket in such cases.
You can also use this ticket in other cities as well. You can pay in cash or by credit card to buy tickets from the machine at the station. You can buy JR Rail Pass card from JR Office at Terminal 1. Please keep in mind that JR Rail Pass cards are only used on trains and you cannot use these cards on the metro.
Shuttle Services
You can make a comfortable journey to reach anywhere you want by taking the advantage of the shuttle services provided by private companies. Yasaka Kanku Shuttle buses take you to wherever you want for 3.500 Japanese Yen as (one-way). You can also travel on your own and you just need to make a reservation 2 days in advance. You can also benefit from MK Co. shuttle services to reach exactly wherever you want to go by paying 2000-4000 JPY per passenger depending on the area you want to go. You can also travel on your own with this company as well and you need to make a reservation 2 days in advance.
Limousine Bus
The limousine buses provide quite comfortable transportation service for the passengers to reach central points in Kinki and Shikoku areas. You can buy your ticket at 4 different points at the airport by paying in cash or by credit card.
Hotel Shuttle Services
The city has a large number of alternatives in terms of accommodation facilities; however, the number of hotels providing airport shuttle service is limited. For this reason, you should absolutely contact your hotel in advance.
Taxi
You can easily reach the city center by taking a taxi from the taxi stands at the exit of the terminals 1 and 2. You can understand that a taxi is available if the red light on the bottom left corner of its front window is on. Both small and large taxis are available. For transportation to the city center from the airport by taxi, taxi fares may vary depending on the size of the vehicle and "day" or "night" tariff between 13.000 and 17.000 Japanese Yen.
Rent a car
There are the offices of car rental companies at the airport. You can rent an affordable car from these offices. Please remember that you will need an international driver's license. Another important point is that the highway toll charges in Japan are extremely high. If you are going to rent a car, you should keep these two points in mind; you should contact a car rental company in advance if necessary.
Kansai Intl. Airport
Located on the shores of the Osaka Bay, about 50 kilometers from Osaka city center, Kansai International Airport is one of Japan's busiest and largest airports. Passengers who want to reach the city center from the airport are offered alternatives such as buses, rental cars and taxis at Kansai International Airport. In addition to all these vehicles, high-speed ferries are also in the service of passengers who want to reach many destinations in a practical and fast way.
Bus
At Kansai International Airport you can take advantage of the buses that start to operate in early hours of the day until late night. Buses are also among the most affordable alternatives offered to Kansai passengers with regards to transportation to the city center, which can be considered partially far. Bus stops outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 can be used to access these vehicles which can be used to travel to and from Kansai city center or other places nearby. You can easily get your ticket from the vending machines located in the terminal before you take the bus. If your flight arrives at Terminal 2 and you need to take a bus departing from Terminal 1, you can travel between airport terminals using shuttle services. As you can get to Osaka city center by bus, you also have the chance to travel to places like Nara, Kyoto, Wakayama, Okayama and Shikoku. In addition to all these places, you can also get to the ferry terminal and travel to different areas with ferries when you travel with the buses.
Train
Thanks to the extensive rail network around the city, you can also travel by train to the centers from Kansai International Airport. One of the greatest advantages of a train journey over bus and car rentals is undoubtedly the opportunity to travel without being caught in traffic. The journey to the center with trains is extremely comfortable with lines such as Nankai, Hankyu, Keihan and Hanahin. With trains you can reach Kyoto city center in about 75 minutes, Osaka in 50 minutes, Tennoji in 45 minutes and Sakai in 30 minutes. If you need tickets to get on the train, you can easily buy them in the station. At the airport, the train station is located at Terminal 1. Again, if you are in Terminal 2, you can use shuttles to get to Terminal 1, where you can take the trains and continue your journey to the center.
Ferry
The ferry service to Kobe Airport on the opposite shore of Kansai International Airport makes it very easy for those who want to travel between these two airports. At Kansai Airport you can transfer directly from Terminal 1 to the ferry terminal. If you are in Terminal 2, it will be sufficient to arrive at Terminal 1 using the shuttle to get on the ferry. You can buy tickets for the ferry from the sales office on the first floor without leaving the terminal.
Taxi
There is also a chance to travel from Kansai International Airport to the city center of Osaka or to different centers around the airport by taxi. Taxis are quite comfortable vehicles especially for those travelling with children or with heavy suitcases and items. However, the cost of these comfortable vehicles can be extremely high, especially when compared to buses. You have to pay around 18.000 Yen for a trip of about an hour to Osaka by taxi from the airport. You are expected to pay up to 25.000 Yen for a trip to Nara, which takes about 1.5 hours, 32.000 Yen for a 2 hour trip to Kyoto, and 52.000 Yen for a 180 minute taxi ride to Hikone. If you want to use the taxi, tell the taxi drivers where you absolutely want to go before you get on the car, and learn the average fares. If you do not have enough cash for taxi, you can withdraw cash from ATMs at the airport.
Shuttle
You can also choose to travel to many destinations including Kyoto and Kobe by airport shuttle services. Shuttle services serve a wide range of people and groups, from a single passenger to several passengers. If you are bringing a large number, heavy suitcases with you, you can reach your destination with shuttle services at any time from the airport without difficulty. Shuttle services are the preferred choice for passengers who want a comfortable and affordable trip.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from a wide range of options with different features by coming to the car rental offices in Aeroplaza at the airport. Passengers, who want to rent a car from Nippon Rent A Car located at Kansai International Airport, can call +81 (0) 72-456-8787 and get information before arriving at the terminal. You can get information about vehicle alternatives and rental conditions by calling +81 (0) 72-456-8623 for Nissan Rent-A-Car, another car rental service at the airport. For Toyota Rent-A-Car, You can learn the details at +81 (0) 72-456-8790. As an alternative to all these car rental companies at the airport, passengers have other options such as Orix Rent-A-Car Japan and Times Car Rental.
