China

Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ)

Location

The airport is located 27 miles (40km) from Changchun city centre.

Getting to the city

Airport bus shuttles and taxis are available at the airport. Shuttles are available every day, from the first take-off to the last arrival. There is also a Changchun-Jillin Intercity Railway station in the basement of the terminal with trains to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside of the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shops, restaurants, banks, a post office, money exchange services, and various lounge and recreation rooms.

Parking

The airport has multiple parking garages.

Website www.ccairport.cn

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Location

The airport is situated 20 miles (32km) northeast of Beijing.

Getting to the city

Beijing Airport is serviced by the Airport Express Line, a rail link that runs form Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 and then to the city with stops at Sanyuanqiao and Dongzhimen. The trains run every 15 minutes from 6am-11pm. Shuttle buses run regularly (about every 45 minutes) to the city centre, Beijing Railway Station and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion.

Time

Local time is GMT +8.

Car rental

Car rental is available.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are metered and tips are not expected. Any road tolls and bridge tolls will be expected to be paid for by the passenger. Avoid taxi drivers that approach customers and instead wait in the taxi line and insist on using the meter.

Facilities

There are several bureaux de change, a bank and ATMs, telephones, tourist information, numerous shops and duty free shopping, and a business centre. A food corridor provides a range of eating and drinking options, while an entertainment centre offers everything from films to Chinese massage.

Parking

There are 4 parking garages, which are connected to the terminal buildings by means of an underground walkway. There is also an airport subway linking the parking garage to the terminals. Parking costs RMB 2.5 per 15 minutes, is free for the first 30 minutes, and RMB 5 for every subsequent 30 minutes. The maximum daily charge is RMB 80 for the first day.

Website en.bcia.com.cn

A shuttle bus service runs between the terminals.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of central Shanghai.

Getting to the city

Public buses serve the airport, linking to People's Square and the main railway stations; buses depart regularly from 6am to around 11pm. Line 2 and 10 of the Shanghai Metro connects the airport to the city, found outside terminal 2. The bigger hotels offer shuttle bus services to and from the airport.

Time

GMT +8.

Car rental

Car rental is available.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the airport but finding the right one can be confusing without assistance. Taxi drivers usually do not speak English so it is best to indicate your destination on a map, or have it written down in Chinese.

Facilities

There are ATMs and currency exchange facilities, as well as duty-free shops. There are also a variety of food outlets, bars, an information counter, a post office, a children's playground, medical facilities, and business centre. Smoking is banned throughout the airport but there is a smoking room. If you want to shop in earnest there is a shopping centre just outside of the airport.

Parking

Parking is available outside terminal 2. The first two hours cost RMB 10 per hour, after two hours, its costs RMB 5 per hour. A day costs RMB 60.

Website www.shairport.com

The two terminals are linked by free shuttle buses and subway line 10.

Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Location

The airport is situated about 29 miles (47km) east of central Shanghai.

Getting to the city

Metro Line 2 (Green Line) connects the airport with the city, with regular departures between 6am and 10pm. Public buses also service the airport. Taxis are available and are a convenient way to get to the city, but they are a more expensive option. Many hotels provide an airport pick-up service for their guests.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car hire is available at the airport and vehicles can be booked in advance.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the airport terminal. Do not expect drivers to speak English; use a map to indicate your destination, or get it written down in Chinese. The drive into central Shanghai takes about 45 minutes.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs and currency exchange, a post office, luggage storage, a children's playground, medical facilities, and business facilities. There are also several restaurants and shops, including duty free.

Parking

Short-term and long-term parking is provided at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Rates range from CNY 10 per hour, for the first two hours, up to a daily maximum of CNY 60.

Website www.shairport.com

Shuttle buses run between the terminals at 10 minute intervals between 6am and 12am.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Location

The airport is 29 miles (46km) south of Tiananmen Square.

Getting to the city

There are four transportation options from the airport to the centre of Beijing, including taxi, bus, train, and subway. Taxis take around 80 minutes costing around RMB 220 while buses take 90 minutes at a cost of RMB 40. Trains take 20 minutes and cost RMB 30 and the subway costs RMB 35, taking around 20 minutes.

Time

Local time is GMT +8.

Car rental

Car rental is available.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport. A trip to the city centre costs around RMB 220.

Facilities

There are banks, currency exchanges, airport hotels, a children's play area, lounges, lost and found services, phone charging ports, parking facilities, special needs facilities, a yoga room, Chinese gardens, luggage services, and medical rooms.

Parking

There are two parking buildings at the airport, as well as parking spaces outside the terminal. There are 52 charging stations for electric cars.

Website daxing-pkx-airport.com

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Location

The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) from Guangzhou city centre.

Getting to the city

There are 5 Airport Express lines and 6 Airport Non-stop lines to round-trip between airport and downtown. There are also local taxis that transport passengers to and from Guangzhou city.

Time

Local time is GMT +8

Car rental

Rental cars are available at the airport, or in downtown Guangzhou.

Airport Taxis

There are taxis available at Guangzhou Airport.

Facilities

There is a post office, bank, business centre and information desk at the airport, as well as leather, cosmetics, and local speciality stores. The airport also has dining facilities and a wine and cigarette shop. Special facilities for the disabled are provided.

Parking

There is both covered and uncovered parking at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Website www.baiyunairport.com

Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)

Location

The airport is located 24 miles (38km) from Haikou city centre.

Getting to the city

Airport bus shuttles are available from the airport to the city centre and various hotels. City buses and taxis are also available from the airport. There is also a high-speed rail at the domestic departure hall No. 2, connecting to Haikou and other nearby cities.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport and can be found directly opposite Gate 3 of the Arrivals Hall located on the first floor. The starting price is CNY 10 per 3 kilometres.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a medical centre, lounges, various shops and restaurants, cafes, and VIP services.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Website www.mlairport.com

The terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

Location

The airport is located on the north side of Xiamen Island, roughly six miles (10km) from downtown Xiamen.

Getting to the city

There are several city bus routes from the airport.

Time

Local time is GMT +8.

Car rental

There are no car hire facilities at Xiamen Airport, however rental agencies are located in the city.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the Arrivals Hall.

Facilities

The terminal features a bank, ATMs, foreign currency exchange service, medical centre, baby room, lost and found, public telephones, smoking areas, disabled services, luggage storage facility, first-class and VIP lounges, a business centre, massage chairs, and an entertainment hall. There are also several coffee shops, Chinese and Western-style restaurants, and a number of duty-free and souvenir shops.

Parking

There are two ground-level car parks and an underground facility.

Website www.xmairport.com.cn

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

Location

Chendgu International Airport is located about 10 miles (16km) southwest of downtown Chengdu.

Getting to the city

There are buses from the airport to the city centre, the railway staion, and century city. Passengers can also take the High-speed train to Chengdu Nan (South) Railway Station and Chengdu Dong (East) Railway Station.

Time

Local time is GMT +8

Car rental

There are no car hire facilities at the airport, however rental cars are available in downtown Chengdu and airport pickup services are available.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside of of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Facilities

Airport services include an information centre, a currency exchange, baggage trolleys, a smoking room, ATMs, luggage storage and packaging, a lost and found, medical services, VIP and first class lounges, restaurants and shops, and business services.

Parking

Parking is located in front of Terminal 1. The first half an hour is free, after that the parking rates start at RMB 4 and increase by RMB 2 every half an hour. It costs RMB 96 per day.

The terminals are within walking distance, however shuttles are available to transfer passengers.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

Location

The airport is located nine miles (15km) from Sanya city centre.

Getting to the city

Airport buses are available from 10am to 8pm, with a bus departing every hour.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

A number of local car rental companies are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis to downtown are available from the designated pickup area outside the domestic terminal.

Facilities

Airport facilities include restaurants, shopping, wheelchair facilities, banks, ATMs, currency exchange, a smoking room, baby-care room, and first aid. The airport also has a VIP lounge and business lounge.

Parking

The domestic parking lot provides parking for 2,567 cars, the international terminal parking lot has 155 parking spaces and the VIP terminal parking lot provides parking for 131 vehicles.

Website www.sanyaairport.com

All three terminals are located in the same building and are within walking distance of one another.

Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)

Location

The airport is located 16 miles (26km) south of Shenyang city centre.

Getting to the city

Travellers can take the airport shuttle-bus to and from the city centre, as well as to important hubs such as the Shenyang Railway Station. Taxis and shuttles are also available to transport travellers to the nearest train station.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Avis offers car rental services at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a business centre, medical facilities, shopping, restaurants, banks, a locker room, luggage storage, free mobile-phone-charging points, a nursing room, and a VIP lounge. Disabled services are good.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

Location

The airport is located 16 miles (25km) from downtown Changsha.

Getting to the city

Airport buses are available outside the airport arrival hall. Taxis are also available.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available.

Facilities

Facilities available at this airport include ATMs, a medical centre, luggage storage and nursery rooms.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Website csa.hnjcjt.com

The terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

Location

The airport is located 12 miles (19km) from Chongqing city centre.

Getting to the city

Airport shuttles are available to the centre of the city. Buses, taxis, and light rail facilities also offer transport to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental facilities are offered at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shops, a smoking room, a clinic, ATMs, currency exchange, and various cafes and restaurants.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

The terminals are within walking distance of each other.

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)

Location

The airport is situated 10 miles (17km) from Guilin city centre.

Getting to the city

A regular bus service connects the airport and Guilin city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

It is possible to rent a car at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a bank, a beauty salon, various restaurants and cafes, shopping (including duty-free shops) and banking facilities.

Parking

Parking is available.

Website www.airport-gl.com.cn

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

Location

The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city centre.

Getting to the city

Passengers heading to the city centre can take airport buses on the Dalian Metro Line 2 to central Dalian, and taxis.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport's designated taxi parking area.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shopping (including duty-free shopping), restaurants, luggage storage and lost and found.

Parking

Parking facilities are available.

Website www.dlairport.com

Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE)

Location

The airport is located 18 miles (30km) from Guiyang city centre.

Getting to the city

Airport buses are available to the centre of the city.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

It is possible to hire a car at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available and can be found in the ground transportation area of the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include medical assistance, luggage storage, restaurants, and a hotel.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Website www.gyairport.com

Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)

Location

The airport is located 23 miles (37km) from Harbin city centre.

Getting to the city

Shuttles and taxis are available from the airport to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental is available at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport to the city centre and railway station.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shopping (plus duty-free shops), restaurants, and airport lounges.

Parking

The airport has a parking lot.

The terminals are linked and within walking distance of each other.

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)

Location

The airport is located 21 miles (33km) from Jinan city centre.

Getting to the city

Airport transport includes shuttle buses to the city, as well as buses to nearby cities.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport to the city centre, but they can be expensive.

Facilities

Airport facilities include a hotel, ATMs, foreign exchange, bank, and an information centre. The airport also includes a medical centre, a mother-and-child room, first-class and business lounges, and a restaurant.

Parking

Jinan International Airport has two parking lots: P1 and P2.

Website www.jnairport.com

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

Location

The airport is located 24 miles (39km) from Kunming city centre.

Getting to the city

Several bus routes connect the airport to the city.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shops, restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, banks, a first-aid room, lounges, and a children's play area.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Website www.ynairport.com/

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

Location

The airport is located 27 miles (43km) from the city centre of Nanjing.

Getting to the city

Bus, train, and taxi services are available from the airport to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport and charge by meter.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shops, restaurants, a bank, ATMs, and a medical centre.

Parking

The airport has a parking area.

Website www.njiairport.com

Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG)

Location

It is located 20 miles (32km) southwest of the centre of the city.

Getting to the city

Airport shuttles and taxis are available from the airport to the city centre. Two airport bus lines connect the airport to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available for hire at the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include restaurants, a business centre, VIP club, banks, a post office, and medical centre.

Parking

Parking is available near the terminal.

Website www.nnairport.com

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)

Location

The airport is located 10 miles (16km) from Ningbo city centre.

Getting to the city

Buses and airport shuttles travel to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include cafes, restaurants, and ATMs.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Website www.ningbo-airport.com/wz/pcIndex/index.jhtml

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

Location

The airport is located 23 miles (37km) from Shantou.

Getting to the city

Airport express buses are available from the airport to Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang. Taxis are available. A high-speed rail station connects Jieyang City to Xiamen-Shenzhen Railway Chaoshan Station, which stops at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

It is possible to rent a car at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the Terminal Building. Passengers should insist that drivers use the meter.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shopping (plus duty-free shops), restaurants, medical services, ATMs, money exchange, a health shop, massage chairs, and a VIP lounge.

Parking

Parking is available outside the terminal building.

Website www.cs-airport.com

Both terminals are located in the same building and are within walking distance of one another.

Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX)

Location

The airport is located 20 miles (32km) from Shenzhen city centre.

Getting to the city

Shuttle buses, buses, and taxis run to the centre of the city, and metro line links the airport to the Futian Railway Station. Free shuttle buses connect the airport to the Pier, from which ferries service other cities. Transport heading to Macau and Hong Kong is also available.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

There are two major car rental companies at the airport: Zhizun Car Rental and China Auto Rental.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport outside Gate 4. Passengers should insist that the meter is used.

Facilities

Airport facilities include banks, ATMs, restaurants, a police station, foreign exchange, smoking areas, a playground, baggage protection, a prayer room, and medical services.

Parking

Plenty of parking is available outside the terminal building.

Website www.szairport.com

Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

Location

The airport is located 15 miles (24km) from the city centre.

Getting to the city

Public buses and shuttle buses are available from the airport to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

It is possible to rent a car at the airport. Car hire with a driver is also available and should be arranged prior to arrival at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport to the city centre.

Facilities

Airport facilities include VIP lounges, first-aid stations, infant-nursing rooms, and a selection of shops and restaurants.

Parking

Each terminal has its own parking lot.

Website www.urumqi-airport.com

An airport bus-shuttle transports travellers between terminals every 30 minutes.

Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (WNZ)

Location

The airport is located 14 miles (22km) southeast of Wenzhou city centre.

Getting to the city

An airport bus shuttle service and local bus services are available from the airport to the city centre. Taxis are also available.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Local companies offer car rental with a private driver.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available.

Facilities

Airport facilities include banking facilities, restaurants, medical services, baggage-wrapping services, luggage storage, a lost and found, and a shopping mall.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

Location

The airport is located 16 miles (26km) from Wuhan city centre.

Getting to the city

Airport shuttle buses and metro rail lines take visitors to the city centre. Long-distance buses service other cities, and connect to the Wuhan Railway Station. Taxis are also available at the airport.

Time

GMT +8

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport. Visitors should insist the meter is turned on and have their desired destination written down in Chinese or indicated on a map.

Facilities

Airport facilities include shops (including duty-free), restaurants, business services, banks, foreign exchange services, and medical services.

Parking

Parking is available in front of the airport.

Website www.whairport.com

A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals.

Xian Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

Location

The airport is located about 19 miles (31km) northwest of Xian.

Getting to the city

Airport bus shuttles, intercity buses, a metro line, and taxis are available from the airport to the city centre. Bus tickets can be bought from the Passengers Service Centre in T2 and in the arrival hall of T3.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental services are available.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside Arrivals.

Facilities

Airport facilities include pay phones, drinking fountains, ATMs, nursery rooms, smoking rooms, mobile charging facilities, restaurants, shops, currency exchange services, an hourly hotel, a clinic, VIP lounges, and police services.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Website www.xxia.com

A free shuttle bus transports passengers between terminals.

Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN)

Location

The airport is located 22 miles (35km) from Xining city centre.

Getting to the city

Buses departing for Xining are available from Gates 2 and 3. The ride to downtown Xining takes roughly 30 minutes.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental services are available.

Airport Taxis

Taxi services are available from the airport.

Facilities

Airport facilities include VIP rooms, a bank, smoking lounges, a restaurant, a cafe, small shops, and a medical centre.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ)

Location

The airport is located four miles (6km) from Yanji city centre.

Getting to the city

Taxis are available at the airport.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental services are available at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport; it is a good idea to have your destination written in Chinese, as most drivers do not speak English.

Facilities

Airport facilities are extremely limited.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO)

Location

The airport is located 28 miles (45km) from Zhengzhou city centre.

Getting to the city

Bus shuttles and taxi services are available from the airport to the city centre.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental services are available at the airport including Avis, Hertz and Sixt.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport to various destinations. A taxi to the railway station takes roughly 50 minutes.

Facilities

Airport facilities include currency exchange, public phones, a business centre (internet, printing, copying and cellphone charging), drinking water, and a restaurant. Disabled services are available upon request.

Parking

Parking is available next to the terminal building.

Website www.zzairport.com

Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH)

Location

The airport is located 31 miles (50km) from the city centre of Zhuhai.

Getting to the city

Numerous buses run to and from the airport. City buses are available to the Zhuhai Doumen District, city rail station, and Sanzao town. The airport has its exclusive taxi company to transport the arrivals to everywhere.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental services are available at the airport.

Airport Taxis

The airport taxi stops are in front of the waiting area at the passenger arrival terminal. The airport has a dedicated taxi queue lane. A taxi ride to the city about 40-60 minutes.

Facilities

Airport facilities include luggage trolleys, locker rooms, currency exchange, ATMs, a nursing room, child activity room, drinking water, power points, wheel-chair accessiblity, and medical emergency centre.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport for a fee.

Website www.zhairport.com

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

Location

The airport is located 19 miles (31km) from downtown Hangzhou.

Getting to the city

The Airport Bus shuttle service links the airport to points in city. Taxis are also available.

Time

GMT +8

Car rental

Car rental services are available at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are located outside Gate 4 and Gate 10 of the domestic arrival area.

Facilities

Facilities include medical services, ATMs, currency exchange, a children's play area and a designated smoking section.

Parking

Parking is available at the airport.

Website www.hzairport.com

The terminals are close to each other and can be reached on foot.