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Taxis at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): fares, pickup points and ride-hailing

They run 24 hours from ¥13 for the first 3 km; the ranks sit in front of Doors 18–20 and split into Beijing and Hebei queues.

In short

Taxis at Daxing Airport rank on Level 1 in front of Doors 18 to 20, split into separate Beijing-bound and Hebei-bound queues, and they operate 24 hours. Beijing’s standard tariff is about ¥13 for the first 3 km, with per-km rates roughly 20% higher between 23:00 and 05:00, and expressway tolls (around ¥10) paid by the passenger on top. Central Beijing is about 46–50 km away and takes 60–90 minutes; third-party travel sites quote ¥150–220, but no official airport-to-city fare is published. Ride-hailing picks up in a dedicated area of the car park, reached on foot via the Level 2 link corridor.

Flag drop
¥13 (first 3 km)
Night surcharge
+20% from 23:00 to 05:00
To the centre
46–50 km, 60–90 min
Pickup point
Level 1, Doors 18–20
Hours
24 hours

To the centre: taxi or rail

WayTimeFareGood for
Taxi60–90 min¥150–220Door to door, late nights, heavy bags
Daxing Airport Express19 min¥35Fixed time, cheapest
Night bus—¥30–55Budget first, runs overnight

How to take each option

How to get a taxi

  1. After baggage claim, follow the taxi signs down to Level 1.
  2. Queue in front of Doors 18 to 20, choosing the Beijing or Hebei line for your destination.
  3. Show the driver your destination written in Chinese.
  4. Pay by the meter plus the expressway toll.

Beijing, Daxing district and Langfang taxis wait in separate areas but drop off at the same point. Only board at the official rank.

Using a ride-hailing app

  1. Confirm the pickup point before you order: ride-hailing at Daxing uses a dedicated area of the car park.
  2. Walk there via the Level 2 link corridor.
  3. Check the plate and driver details before getting in.

The app shows the price up front, which is more predictable than a queue late at night or for a long run.

How the fare adds up

  1. ¥13 covers the first 3 km.
  2. The meter then charges by distance; from 23:00 to 05:00 the distance rate is about 20% higher.
  3. Tolls are paid on top by the passenger, around ¥10 on the airport expressway.

As an example: 46 km by day with light traffic is the ¥13 flag drop plus 43 km of distance plus about ¥10 of tolls — the real figure moves with traffic and route.

Late-night and early-morning arrivals

Taxis run 24 hours, though the per-km rate is about 20% higher from 23:00 to 05:00. The last Daxing Airport Express is at 23:00 and Night Bus 2 finishes at 05:00; after that there is no public transport at all.

Questions travellers ask

How much is a taxi from PKX to the city centre?

Third-party travel sites quote a ¥150–220 range. No official airport-to-city fare is published, and the metered total moves with traffic.

What is the Beijing taxi flag drop?

About ¥13 for the first 3 km, then charged by distance.

Is there a night surcharge?

Yes — the distance rate is about 20% higher from 23:00 to 05:00.

Who pays the expressway toll?

The passenger, on top of the metered fare — around ¥10 on the airport expressway.

Where do I find a taxi?

In front of Doors 18 to 20 on Level 1, split into Beijing-bound and Hebei-bound queues.

Where does ride-hailing pick up?

A dedicated area of the car park, reached on foot from the Level 2 link corridor.

How long to the city centre?

About 60–90 minutes over 46–50 km, depending on traffic.

Is there a taxi at 3 a.m.?

Yes, taxis run 24 hours — by 3 a.m. all public transport has finished.

Taxi or the Airport Express?

The express is 19 minutes and ¥35, fast and immune to traffic, but needs a change. A taxi is door to door but far dearer and exposed to traffic. Choose the taxi late at night, with heavy bags, or with a group.

Do I need to tip?

No — just pay the metered fare.

Can I take a taxi towards Hebei?

Yes — the rank has separate Beijing and Hebei queues, so check the sign before you join one.

How many people fit in one taxi?

A standard taxi seats four including the driver with room for a few suitcases; for five or more, or with a lot of luggage, book a larger car.

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Fares and times verified 2026-10-31