China is located in East Asia, so travelers from outside Asia may need a long flight to arrive.
Many tourists hope to easily check into their hotel or reach their accommodation as soon as they get off the plane. Fortunately, airports in major Chinese cities offer high-speed trains, buses, taxis, and rental cars to help you reach your destination conveniently. Checking transportation schedules in advance and booking early will make your journey much easier.
Introduction to Major Airports
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Travelers worldwide can fly directly to the Shanghai metropolitan area, thanks to the rapid development of the city’s Pudong Airport.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is one of Shanghai’s two airports, operating both international and domestic flights.
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport is one of the primary aviation hubs in Beijing.
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing Daxing International Airport is Beijing’s newest and most modern mega-aviation hub, designed to look like a golden phoenix spreading its wings.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is primarily divided into Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2).
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is a massive, ultra-modern aviation hub newly built in Chengdu.
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport is a mega aviation hub located at the core of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is the core mega-aviation hub in Zhejiang Province.
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is a highly important mega-aviation hub in Fujian Province and the gateway for many tourists visiting beautiful Xiamen.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is an extremely important mega-aviation hub in Southwest China.
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport is the core mega-aviation hub of Yunnan Province.
Xi’an Xianyang International Airport
For complete beginners, the first thing to know about Xi’an Xianyang International Airport is a common geographical misconception: This airport is not actually located in Xi’an City.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is another highly important core aviation hub in Chengdu.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is an extremely important aviation hub in Jiangsu Province.
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is a crucially important core aviation hub in Hubei Province.
Changsha Huanghua International Airport
Changsha Huanghua International Airport is an extremely important core aviation hub in Hunan Province.
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport is the core mega-aviation hub in Henan Province.
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is the largest and most modern mega-aviation hub in Shandong Province.
Haikou Meilan International Airport
Haikou Meilan International Airport is an extremely important aviation hub in Hainan Province and the first stop for many heading to this tropical island getaway.
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport is an extremely important aviation hub in Liaoning Province.
Harbin Taiping International Airport
Taiping International Airport (HRB) is one of the primary aviation hubs in Northeast China