Guide: How to Find the DiDi Pickup Point at Beijing Airport
Step-by-step guide to locate DiDi pickup zones at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Daxing Airport (PKX). Avoid confusion and save time with exact terminal locations.
Finding the DiDi pickup point at Beijing airports can be confusing for first-time visitors. Here's your complete guide to avoid the common mistakes that waste precious time and cause frustration.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) - 3 Terminals
Terminal 1 (Domestic flights)
DiDi Pickup Zone: Exit through Gate 1 or Gate 2, walk to the designated rideshare area at P1 parking area, Level 1
- Look for signs saying "网约车上客区" (Online Car-hailing Pickup Zone)
- It's about 2-3 minutes walk from the exit
- GPS coordinates for drivers: 40.0739°N, 116.5904°E
Terminal 2 (Domestic flights)
DiDi Pickup Zone: Exit through any gate, follow signs to P2 parking area, Level 1
- The pickup zone is clearly marked with blue signs
- Located between doors 5-6 of the parking garage
- Alternative location: If P2 is full, use P3 pickup zone
Terminal 3 (International + some domestic)
DiDi Pickup Zone: This is the trickiest! Exit through arrival hall, then:
- Take the APM train to Terminal 3C (1 stop, free)
- Exit at T3C and go to Level 1, Zone C
- Look for the rideshare pickup area near the taxi queue
- Don't wait at T3A/T3B - drivers can't access these areas easily
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) - New Airport
Main Terminal (All flights)
DiDi Pickup Zone: Much simpler than PEK!
- Exit arrivals hall through any door
- Walk to P1 parking garage, Level 1
- Follow the clear yellow signs for "网约车" (rideshare vehicles)
- The pickup zone has designated waiting areas with seats
Pro Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes
Before ordering your DiDi
- Make sure you're at the correct terminal (check your boarding pass!)
- Exit the arrivals hall completely - don't wait inside
- Navigate to the actual pickup zone before requesting the ride
When ordering
- Set your pickup location to the exact zone name (e.g., "T3C rideshare zone")
- Call your driver if you can't find them - language barrier? Use WeChat translate
- Share your location in the app if the driver seems confused
Common tourist mistakes to avoid
- Waiting at the wrong terminal (T3A instead of T3C)
- Standing at taxi queue instead of rideshare zone
- Ordering DiDi while still inside the airport building
- Not checking which airport you're arriving at (PEK vs PKX)
Emergency backup plan
If you can't find the DiDi pickup point or your driver cancels, the official airport taxi queue is always clearly marked and usually has English-speaking staff.
Cost comparison (2024 rates)
- DiDi to city center: ¥70-120 depending on traffic
- Airport taxi: ¥100-150 with potential highway tolls
- Airport Express train: ¥25-30 but requires subway connection