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 Oct. 11, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Transfer in T3 of Beijing Capital Airport
Asked by Carla from UNITED KINGDOM | Nov. 17, 2024 23:29Reply
1hr and 5 mins transit
Hi, we are flying Heathrow to Bangkok with a 1hr and 5min transit in Beijing. Arrival from London is in T3 and Dept to Bangkok is also T3. We should arrive at 13:15 and the next flight is at 14:20. Is this sufficient time to transit, if we run? No luggage to collect as it transfers automatically. I understand if the first flight is delayed, therefore missing the connection, Air China will put us on the next available flight to Bangkok. Is that correct? Thanks for the help!
Asked by Yoanna from INDONESIA | Nov. 15, 2024 05:22Reply
Route CGK - PEK - SHA by air china
I will fly air china next month route CGK- PEK - SHA hongqiao. My transit time in PEK is 1.5 hours.

Do i have to go through reguler immigration counter or transfer desk can handle that? Will my baggage checked through until shanghai or do i have to pick up at PEK?

Is 1.5 hours enough for all the transfer thing?
Asked by Darren Wilkins from UNITED KINGDOM | Nov. 01, 2024 06:36Reply
Beijing Captial International Airport T2 to T3 transfer
I am travelling with air china and purchased tickets from London UK to Phom Penn via Beijin.
I see i will need to transfer from T2 to T3. Do i need a day visa?
If so, how do I get one?
Answers (1)
Answered by Emily | Nov. 03, 2024 22:43
10Reply


No, you don't because you are covered by the 24h visa free transit policy.
Asked by Mario from PHILIPPINES | Oct. 31, 2024 16:03Reply
Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 transit query
Question: I am coming from Tijuana and will arrive at PEK Terminal 2 at 1345 pm. and then my connecting flight is at terminal 3 at 1715 pm.
I have 3 hours and 30 min layover. Is this enough time to do the transit process. i have luggage and tickets is bought separately.thanks
Answers (1)
Answered by Emily | Oct. 31, 2024 20:47
00Reply


I think it's enough.
Asked by Anita from INDONESIA | Oct. 28, 2024 12:39Reply
FUK-PEK-CKG recheck baggage in 2h50m
Hi, I will fly from FUK to PEK and then head to chongqing. The transit time is 2h 50min and I have to recheck the baggage. Do you think it will enough time?
Answers (1)
Answered by Emily | Oct. 29, 2024 22:45
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Yes, I think it's enough.
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