Beijing Capital International Airport -- Transfer in T3

Minimum Connection Time (MCT) of Transfer in T3

I – International       D – Domestic

D ⇒ D: 50 minutes     D ⇔ I: 120 minutes    I ⇒ I: 60 minutes
Tips: For passengers of incoming international flights with domestic stopovers, the MCT in T3 is 120 minutes.

Minimum Connection Time (MCT) between T3 and T2
D ⇒ D: 120 minutes    D ⇔ I: 160 minutes    I ⇒ I: 120 minutes

Beijing Capital Airport Beijing Capital Airport

Transfer Guide in T3

 I ⇒ D

T3-E→T3-C
Arrival at 3F, T3-E → Health Quarantine & Immigration Inspection → go downstairs to take APM to 2F, T3-C → Luggage Claim on 2F, T3-C – Customs Inspection - go through transfer procedures at International to Domestic Transfer Counter – go upstairs to 3F, T3-C – Security Check – Waiting & Boarding

T3-E → T3-D
Arrival at 3F, T3-E → Health Quarantine & Immigration Inspection → go downstairs to 2F, T3-E → take APM to 2F, T3-C → Luggage Claim → Customs Inspection → go through transfer procedures at International to Domestic Transfer Counter → take APM at 2F, T3-C to B1, T3-D → go upstairs to 1F, T3-D to accept Security Check → go upstairs to 2F, T3-D → Waiting & Boarding

Transfer in Capital Airport
Train to T3-E Station
Airport APM
Airport APM

 I ⇒ I
Arrival at 3F, T3-E → go through transfer procedures at International to International Transfer Counter → Health Quarantine & Immigration Inspection → go downstairs to 2F, T3-E → go through Security Check and Customs Inspection → Waiting & Boarding

 Tips:
1. Nationals of most countries are eligible for China’s 24-hour visa-free transit. Passengers can transfer to the third country without filling the Foreigner Arrival / Departure Card if staying in the airport. 
2. Passengers from 53 countries or regions can enjoy China’s 144-hour visa-free transit. Eligible transit ports in Beijing are Beijing Capital Airport, Daxing Airport and Beijing West Railway Station. Passengers need to fill the Arrival / Departure Card and apply for the 144-hour stay permit. 

Flight Transfer in Beijing Airport
Train to T3-C Station
Guide Signs in Beijing Airport
Follow the Guide Signs

 D ⇒ I
T3-C → T3-E:
Arrival at Domestic Arrival at 2F of T3-C → proceed with international flights transfer procedures at the D-I Transfer Counter at 1F of T3-C → go upstairs and take APM at 2F of T3-C to 2F, T3-E → go through the Heath & Quarantine Inspection, Immigration Inspection, Security Check→ accept Customs Inspection → Waiting & Boarding

T3-D → T3-E:
Arrival at T3-D → go downstairs to 1F, T3-D to go through the international flight transfer procedures at the D-I Transfer Counter → go downstairs to take APM on B1, T3-D to 2F, T3-E→ go through the Heath & Quarantine Inspection, Immigration Inspection, Security Check → accept Customs Inspection → Waiting & Boarding
 

 D ⇒ D
T3-C→ T3-C 
Arrival at Domestic Arrival at 2F of T3-C → proceed with domestic flights transfer procedures at the D-D Transfer Counter at 2F of T3-C → go upstairs to the Domestic Departure Hall at 3F of T3-C → Waiting & Boarding

T3-C→ T3-D
Arrival at T3-C → proceed with domestic flights transfer procedures at the D-D Transfer Counter at 2F of T3-C → take the shuttle bus on 3F, T3-C to 1F, T3-D → go upstairs to 2F, T3-D →Waiting & Boarding

- Last updated on Nov. 18, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Transfer in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport
Asked by Angelo from ITALY | Dec. 18, 2024 05:53Reply
From AirFrance T2 to Airchina T3
Hello,

We will be arriving at 16:55 (4:55 PM) at Terminal 2, and we have a connecting flight to Chongqing departing at 20:15 (8:15 PM) from Terminal 3.

Do we need to rush? Any tips to make the transfer smoother?

Thank you!
Answers (1)
Answered by Emma | Dec. 19, 2024 00:59
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It should be enough for the transfer, just be quick. And check if your luggage is checked through or not.
Asked by Mario from GERMANY | Dec. 11, 2024 05:39Reply
Enough time
I would like to book a flight from Frankfurt to Hong kong with AirChina with stop in Bejing for 1h25. It says 1h25 minutes time between arriving in Beijing to next flight to hong kong. Is that enough time?
Answers (1)
Answered by Candice | Dec. 11, 2024 21:34
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I think it's enough because only a simple security check is needed if your luggage is checked through, no immigration and customs check.
Asked by Smith | Dec. 05, 2024 11:24Reply
Changsha > Beijing > Singapore. 1 hr 45 min transit
I'm travelling on the above routing Changsha > Beijing > Singapore with 1 hr 45 min transit time, all booked via China Air. Will time be sufficient? Will China Air interline and check the luggage all the way onto the next flight or do I need to collect it at Beijing to check again? Another thing, do we clear international immigration at ChongQing or Beijing in my case?
Answers (1)
Answered by Marcy | Dec. 05, 2024 18:50
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Normally it's sufficient I think. You don't need to check it again at Beijing airport and you will clear immigration at Beijing airport.
Asked by Cath from SINGAPORE | Nov. 30, 2024 09:45Reply
International flight to domestic flight
Route SIN > PEK > CGQ by Air China (3h 15m layover)

I am flying from Singapore to Changchun Longjia, will be transit is Beijing. Do I need to pick my luggage and re-checkin again in Beijing or airline can do direct transit? Also is it enough time? Any advice likely it will landed at which terminal and how i navigate to next boarding gate as I only have 3 hr to do all check in
Answers (1)
Answered by Candice | Dec. 01, 2024 18:12
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If you enjoy check through service, then you don't need to pick up luggage in Beijing. 3h are enough for the transit. The terminal and the boarding gate information will be on your flight ticket and there are free shuttle buses between terminals. Just check your flight whether you enjoy the check through service or not. If not, you need to hurry up after landing, as the time is a little tight but should be enough.
Asked by Adam from UNITED KINGDOM | Nov. 29, 2024 02:15Reply
Help
I arrive at Beijing from Tianfu, and I have a transfer time of 3hrs 15. Is this okay and what should I look at for the correct information?
Answers (1)
Answered by Bonnie | Dec. 01, 2024 18:05
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It's enough. There are clear direction boards in the airport. Look at them carefully to find your way.
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