1. Located in China’s capital, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the second busiest airport in the world with over 80 million passengers travelling through Beijing airport each year.

2. The airport has three terminals

3. Terminal 3 of the BCIA is currently the second largest airport passenger terminal building of the world. Its title as the world's largest was surrendered on 14 October 2008 to Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 which has 1,713,000 m2 (18,440,000 sq ft) of floor space.

4. Beijing Capital International Airport Destinations Map

5. Beijing Capital International Airport is the main hub for Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, which flies to around 120 destinations (excluding cargo) from Beijing.

6. Beijing Airport was opened on 2 March 1958. The airport then consisted of one small terminal building, which still stands to this day, apparently for the use of VIPs

7. Terminal 3 has a 300,000 m 2 (3,200,00 sq ft) transportation centre with 7,000 car-parking space. The transportation centre has designated traffic lanes for airport buses, taxis and private vehicles.

8. Terminal 3 has 243 elevators, escalators or moving walkways. Each row of seats in the waiting area has electrical outlets. There is also a room for travelers with disabilities.

9. The airport provides free inter-terminal shuttle bus between Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The buses set out every 10 minutes from 6 am to 11 pm, and every 30 minutes from 11pm till 6am. Terminals 1 and 2 are connected by a lengthy corridor.

10. There is also a selection of shops to keep passengers entertained selling Duty Free items, clothing, accessories, food and much more.

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12. 2009 – 1st on the ranking of the World's Best Airport by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, based on its satisfaction survey.[39] 2011 – 3rd Best Airport Worldwide of the Airport Service Quality Awards by Airports Council International