Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (银川河东国际机场)

Located Ningxia’s capital, Yinchuan Hedong International Airport is a 4E civil airport. It was firstly built in 1995 and opened in 1997. Till today, there are three terminals, while the Terminal 2 was put into operation in 2008 and the Terminal 3 was put into operation in 2016. The airfield of Yinchuan Airport has a runway of 3,600 meters. It runs over 10 international airlines and about 100 domestic flights.

Domestic Flights to Yinchuan

Yinchuan Hedong International Airport operates flights to most cities in China. You can take a nonstop flight from Beijing (2.5h), Xian (1h15m), Shanghai(3h10m), Guangzhou (3h10m), Shenzhen (3.5h), Chengdu (1h15m), Chongqing (2h), Zhengzhou (2h), Wuhan (2h15m), Xining (1h5m), Shijiazhuang (1.5h), Jinan (2h), Qingdao (2.5h), Hefei (2.5h), Nanjing (2.5h), Hangzhou (3h), Nanchang (2.5h), Shenyang (2.5h), Qingdao (2.5h), Taiyuan (1.5h), Fuzhou (3h), Xiamen (3h), Haikou, Guiyang (2.5h), Kunming (2.5 h), Lanzhou (1h), Xining (1h), Changchun (3h), etc., and connecting flights to other cities.

Yinchuan Airport Yinchuan Hedong International Airport Flights Map

Major Yinchuan Flight Schedules:

Route Duration Flight Type Check Details
Beijing → Yinchuan 2.5h Nonstop Flight Beijing to Yinchuan Flight Schedule >
Shanghai → Yinchuan 3h10m Nonstop Flight Shanghai to Yinchuan Flight Schedule >
Xian → Yinchuan 1h10m Nonstop Flight Xian to Yinchuan Flight Schedule >

*The above flight schedules is listed for reference only and is subject to seasonal adjustment by the airline accompanies. You can contact us to get updated, detailed flight information.

International Flights to Yinchuan

Yinchuan Hedong International Airport operates over 10 international flights to/off Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Nagoya, Osaka, Bangkok and Seoul. At present, the flight schedule is not fixed and some international flights are seasonal and you need to check out before your trip. If there is no flight that suits your schedule, you can fly to other cities in China such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou firstly, and then transfer to Yinchuan..

Yinchuan Airport Location and Transfer

Yinchuan Hedong International Airport is located in Linhe Town, Lingwu City, in the southeaster suburb of Yinchuan City.

  • 35 km (about 40 minutes’ drive) away from Yinchuan Downtown;
  • 50 km (about 1 hour’s drive) away from the Western Xia Imperial Tombs;
  • 80 km (about 1 hour’s drive) away from Helanshan Rock Painting.

Yinchuan Hedong International Airport Shuttle Bus

There are 4 scheduled airport shuttle bus lines transferring you between the airport and Yinchuan City / Wuzhong City / Shizhuishan City.

Line 1

Yinchuan Airport → Xigang Airlines Hotel (Departure Time: 09:30 ~ 20:00 )
Xigang Airlines Hotel → Yinchuan Airport (Departure Time: 08:00 ~ 19:00 )

Line 2

Yinchuan Airport → Yichuan Chengtou Wenhuacheng Terminal Building (Departure Time: 09:30 ~ 20:00 )
Yichuan Chengtou Wenhuacheng → Terminal Building Yinchuan (Departure Time: 07:20 ~ 16:30 )

Line 3

Yinchuan Airport → Wuzhong Terminal Building (Departure Time: 10:00, 16:00) (Departure Time: 13:00, 19:00)

Wuzhong Terminal Building → Yinchuan Airport (Departure Time: 10:00, 16:00)

Line 4

Yinchuan Airport– Shizhuishan Terminal Building (11:00 13:00 16:00 20:00)

Shizhuishan Terminal Building → Yinchuan Airport (book 1 day in advance)

Note: The information above is for reference only. The specific schedule and route shall be subject to the timetable shown at the airport.

There are several bus stations around the airport, and the nearest two are Xigang Hotel Station and Linghe Town, where you can catch Lingwu Line 25 and No. 610 Bus. Besides, you can also call a taxi for a quick transfer.

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How to Plan A Yinchuan Tour

How to Get to Yinchuan: It is easy to take a flight to Yinchuan from Beijing (2.5h), Shanghai (about 3h), Xian (about 1.5 h), Guangzhou (about 3 h), Shenzhen (about 3.5h), Chengdu (about 1.5 h), Chongqing (about 2h), etc.

Best Time to Visit Yinchuan: May to October is the best time to visit Yinchuan. It is cold in late autumn and winter (November ~ next February) and rather windy in early and mid-spring (March and April).

Generally, a classic Yinchuan tour takes 3 days, and you can appreciate the amazing culture of the Western Xia Dynasty as well and the featured exotic charm quite different from the major cities in China. On your arrival day, take a short visit to the landmarks in Yinchuan City, such as Haibao Pagoda, Drum Tower, China-Arab Axis, etc. Then, spend a full day admiring the rich culture and art Ningxia in the Western Xia Imperial Tombs and the Rock Painting of Helan Mountain. Of course, you won’t miss one of the top wineries where a cup of wine is offered. Before leaving, get an excellent view of Yinchuan in Ningxia Museum and visit the underground tunnels in Shuidong Cave in half a day.

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