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Beijing Capital International Airport vs Rome Fiumicino Airport
Detailed comparison of PEK and FCO on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.7/10.
How good is Beijing Capital International Airport?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.6),
passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 8.4/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Beijing Capital PEK scores 7.8/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.4/10. Terminal 3 hosts Air China and Star Alliance international flights. Allow 90+ minutes for connections and immigration. Not to be confused with Daxing PKX. See /guides/beijing-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.8Very Good
On-time7.6Departure reliability
Experience7.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.4Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.6
Passenger Experience
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score8.4/10
Highlights
Terminal 3 is among the world's largest airport buildings — Air China First and Business lounges
Star Alliance carriers consolidate in T3 for international departures
Common connection point for UK–China and UK–Southeast Asia on Air China and partners
Air China and Star Alliance hub — Terminal 3 dragon-themed mega-terminal with strong premium lounges for UK–China and UK–Asia routings.
Terminal 3 and Air China lounges
Terminal 3 serves most international Star Alliance traffic including Air China long-haul. First and Business lounges offer Chinese and international buffet dining with shower suites.
UK passport holders typically need a visa for China unless qualifying for 144-hour transit visa-free in Beijing — verify current rules before planning a layover exit.
3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) · 49M+ passengers/year
7.7/ 10
How good is Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 7.8/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Rome FCO scores 7.7/10 — Italy's #1 airport. Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min. ITA Airways SkyTeam hub. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy-2026 and /guides/rome-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.8Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score7.8/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Rome, Lazio, and central Italy — Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min
ITA Airways (SkyTeam) hub — connections to Sicily, Sardinia, and southern Italy
ITA Lounge and SkyTeam lounges T3; Priority Pass at Plaza Premium
EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs
Overview
Italy's busiest airport and primary UK gateway to Rome — ITA Airways hub with dense easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA schedules from London and regional UK.
UK routes
BA, ITA Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 from LHR, LGW, STN, and MAN. Compare Milan (/airports/milan) for northern Italy and fashion/business routing.
Allow 90+ min for T3 security at peak UK bank holiday departures.
FAQ
Which is better, Beijing Capital International Airport or Rome Fiumicino Airport?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.7/10.
Which has better lounges, PEK or FCO?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) scores higher for lounges at 8.4/10, versus Rome Fiumicino Airport at 7.8/10.
Which airport is more on-time, PEK or FCO?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) has stronger on-time performance at 7.6/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.5/10.
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