On October 21, Beijing Daxing International Airport announced impressive statistics for the year. As of October 20, the airport has facilitated a total of 262,100 flight departures and arrivals, serving 40.01 million passengers. This marks a significant 28.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023, and it’s the first time since its opening that the airport has surpassed the 40 million passenger milestone, setting a new annual record.
Currently, Daxing Airport is home to 65 airlines. By September of this year, 43 domestic and international airlines operated a combined total of 216 passenger routes, connecting to 197 destinations both domestically and internationally. Among these, there are 43 routes to international destinations and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, with over 20,000 international and regional flights and more than 3.7 million international passengers serviced.
The airport has established a strong presence in the international flight markets of Russia and the Middle East. Daxing will continue to enhance its flights to nearby Northeast Asian and Southeast Asian regions while actively pursuing additional international and regional routes in Central Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa. Looking ahead, Daxing Airport will welcome Singapore Airlines, increase its flights to Singapore, and add more international destinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, providing travelers with a broader range of options.
To cater to international travelers arriving in China, Daxing Airport has introduced an overseas payment service center this year. Additionally, flight information screens now feature a language switch option to display destination country languages, allowing for information in Russian, Japanese, Korean, and more, in addition to Chinese and English. Future plans include establishing a Beijing service center at the airport to address various needs of foreign travelers, including inquiries, ticket purchases, car rentals, and communication assistance.
