If there was a negative rating, I'd be giving PEK the highest negative rating. I unfortunately had been to PEK from DXB, by Emirates Airlines two months back and it was a completely harrowing experience. First up, the staff of Emirates Airlines (I'm talking including about their highest level of Manager on duty at that time), was harassing. The Manager, without even asking to speak to me, took hold of my passport and kept talking to me, even when I told him I didn't want to listen to him (some Customer Care!). Second, due to fog, all flights had to be cancelled. This happened only after we had been boarded, hence our flight had to taxi back to the airport terminal and it was complete chaos in the airport, as other flights also had the same predicament. What ensued was 5hours of chaos and mis-management. I presume this isn't the first time that such a weather condition has happened at PEK, but it seemed like that! Both the experiences had led me to decide never to fly to PEK and Emirates, after all it's turned out to be a lousy airport and an even lousier ground staff (of Emirates)!

A very large airport, but smoothly run. Nowhere, ever, have I found baggage pick-up, customs, immigration control this well-handled. Fast speed transport access to the city center is only RMB25: Only point is it should not cease after 22:50. I have experienced PEK coming in from both overseas (US), next door neighbor (DPRK) and domestic (Xi An); and at all times of day and night. Always been amazed at the efficiency of the place!

This airport was enlarged for the 2008 Olympic Games. Huge and not easy to find your gate. And security checking line is always long for most of the time. Three terminals and there are buses for transportation every 15 minutes. The food is not so good and overpriced. Far way from the town but there's subway direct to airport.

I was in Beijing November 2007 and was clearly surprised how big and truly modern airport it was! Nothing was reminding about communism or what so ever. Thought it was very nice and well time spending while waiting for your flight. I think they had some weird rule about tax-free shopping, I can't remember exactly. Interesting airport and it's gigantic compared to our airport here in Stockholm.

The airport was usable. The customs lines are lengthy, though it's unlikely that your baggage will be searched or scanned. Many signs are in English so that it's easy to find your way around, and staff members are willing to find another staffer who speaks English to help you if needed. This isn't to say that you can expect singularly helpful service. Expect crowds and lengthy walks. Don't take transport offered to you from inside the airport - walk outside to the taxi queue.