eSIM for Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

eSIM for Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)

Jambo! The Forbidden City, hutong alleys and the Great Wall are an hour or two away. Install a JamboSim eSIM before you fly and land at PEK already online.

Getting connected at PEK

Chinese Wi-Fi often needs a local phone number to log in, which travellers rarely have. A JamboSim eSIM gives you your own data straight away.

Getting into town

The Airport Express train reaches Dongzhimen in about 25 minutes; taxis take 40 to 70 minutes depending on traffic.

Good to know

PEK uses Terminals 2 and 3. Local time is CST (UTC+8) across all of China. Note that many Western apps and sites are restricted in mainland China.

WeChat + Alipay essential in China

Beijing Capital Airport App

Didi

Amap / Gaode

Beijing Subway

Amap / Baidu Maps

Flightradar24

Air China

Google Translate (limited)

WeChat / Alipay

Didi

Does a JamboSim eSIM work at Beijing Capital Airport?

Yes, your phone joins a Chinese network as soon as you land.

Will all my usual apps work?

Mainland China restricts many Western services, which affects any local connection. Plan for that before you travel.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install before departure and activate on arrival.

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), China