Travelling from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Hangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shantou.
Each week, there are 52 Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SWA to HGH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport, so getting to Hangzhou (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Southern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating SWA to HGH flights. A reliable 97.48% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SWA and HGH include:
Guangzhou Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changsha Airport
Handy information about Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from SWA arrive at their destination without delay.
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Shantou. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SWA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
Book a hotel near HGH if you're on a late Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Hangzhou and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Hangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your chances of getting the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Hangzhou Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
HGH is located at 14th Rd.
Hangzhou Airport to central Hangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Hangzhou. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Hangzhou is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Hangzhou Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SWA to HGH in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hangzhou. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Nanjing is another essential stop in China and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. No journey is complete without dropping by Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.