Beijing Photo Gallery - Daxing Airport Express Line

The Daxing Airport Express Line connects the new airport with the rest of the subway network at Caoqiao just beyond the southern 3rd ring road. The 41 km line opened in September 2019 with an elevated section for 17km and the rest underground. These trains have a maximum speed of 160 km/h and takes less than 20 minutes from end to end.

Passengers can use the standard QR payment codes and Yikatong to board the train. However, it is also possible with your palm print and vein map. Passengers aged 14 and above can register their palm and provide payment authorization on their WeChat.

Fares are separate from the subway network, costing 35 yuan for regular class and 50 for Business class. Once at Caoqiao, you need to tap out to exit the airport line and tap back in for the subway transfer.