Airport to city
How to get from the airport into town in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu.
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Every big airport has three options: metro or airport train, taxi rank, and ride-hailing pick-up area (for DiDi). Follow the signs in the arrivals hall — they're in English.
For fares, first and last trains, and any changes, check the airport's official website (linked below).
Beijing
| Airport | By rail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Capital (PEK) | Capital Airport Express metro line | Connects with the city metro network |
| Daxing (PKX) | Daxing Airport Express metro line | Daxing is far south of the centre; allow extra time |
Shanghai
| Airport | By rail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pudong (PVG) | Maglev train to Longyang Road, or Metro Line 2 | Maglev is the fastest; change to the metro at Longyang Road |
| Hongqiao (SHA) | Metro Lines 2 and 10 | Next to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station |
Guangzhou
| Airport | By rail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baiyun (CAN) | Metro Line 3 | Runs into the city centre |
Shenzhen
| Airport | By rail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bao'an (SZX) | Metro Line 11 | Fast line towards the city centre |
Chengdu
| Airport | By rail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tianfu (TFU) | Metro Line 18 | Tianfu is far from the centre; allow extra time |
| Shuangliu (CTU) | Metro Line 10 | Closer to the city |
Check which Chengdu airport your flight uses — they're far apart.