Transport is a major challenge for any city hosting the Olympic Games. China promises to provide punctual, safe, comfortable transportation services for the athletes, spectators and media. International Transportation Beijing Capital International Airport will serve as the main airport for the 2008 Games. Currently it has 62 international and regional route services with a total of 468 weekly flights.
Athletes can fly directly to Beijing from many major cities around the world.
By 2008, the Airport will have undergone significant expansion including provision of an additional terminal, a new runway and aircraft parking stands. The traffic ring is composed of two expressways, namely the 4th Ring Road and the 5th Ring road. 85 percent of the competition sites are situated along the Olympic Traffic Ring. The other sites are connected to the Olympic Traffic Ring by at least two artificial roads. Transport for Spectators Spectators traveling between cities can use air, bus or train services.