Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): what you need to know
The timezone in Shantou is UTC+8, which is two hours behind Brisbane.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BNE to SWA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BNE and SWA:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
At the moment, Rs176,015 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs226,051. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BNE to SWA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BNE to SWA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near BNE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
If you have a late Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SWA:
Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to central Shantou
From Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, Shantou is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Shantou. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Shantou is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BNE to SWA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Shantou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Shantou, a trip to Guangzhou will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If you want to check out another major stop in China, consider Shenzhen, about 290 kilometres west of Shantou. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are the start of reasons to visit.