Beijing Capital publishes a public-area shuttle between T2 and T3 with direction-specific arrival exits. The airport describes different daytime and overnight intervals.
Where to start
Confirm the terminal on the operating flight and board on the correct side. Don't copy the T2 departure door to the T3 return journey.
What this guide covers
This guide focuses on the routes below, using research dated 2026-10-31. It can’t confirm every airline, gate, entry rule, accessible path or service change at Beijing Capital Airport on your travel day.
Routes and pickup points
Start with the direction and access area that match your trip. A public shuttle, a secure-side bus and a city coach may all appear on one airport map, but they take you to different places.
T2 → T3
| Service and access | terminal shuttle bus; public area, after entry where required |
|---|---|
| Direction | Only the described direction is supported by this record. The reverse stop isn't inferred. |
| Boarding point | outside the arrivals hall; terminal T2; level Arrivals; door 7 |
| Alighting point | departures area; terminal T3; level Departures |
| Fare status | described as free for this segment |
| Published local hours | 24 hours in the reviewed source |
| Published service interval | Up to 10 min from 06:00–23:00; up to 15 min from 23:00–06:00. |
Eligibility and checks
- Confirm the current service and your eligibility with the operator.
Source notes reviewed 2026-10-31: PEK1 ↗. A published interval or ride time isn't a minimum connection time.
T3 → T2
| Service and access | terminal shuttle bus; public area, after entry where required |
|---|---|
| Direction | Only the described direction is supported by this record. The reverse stop isn't inferred. |
| Boarding point | outside the arrivals hall; terminal T3; level Arrivals; between Doors 7 and 9 |
| Alighting point | departures area; terminal T2; level Departures |
| Fare status | described as free for this segment |
| Published local hours | 24 hours in the reviewed source |
| Published service interval | Up to 10 min from 06:00–23:00; up to 15 min from 23:00–06:00. |
Eligibility and checks
- Confirm the current service and your eligibility with the operator.
Source notes reviewed 2026-10-31: PEK1 ↗. A published interval or ride time isn't a minimum connection time.
What remains to confirm
Before you use one of these routes, check the operating carrier, flight date and current stop with the airport or transport provider. These records can’t tell you whether your bag is checked through, whether you may enter the country, how long the queues are or whether you have enough time to connect.
Official sources and date
Source material was reviewed on 2026-10-31. Airport operations and individual flights can change after that date.