Daocheng Yading Airport

Daocheng Yading airport, at the altitude of 4411 meters, is the highest airport in the world. The airport was officially open to air traffic in September, 16th, 2013.

Located at the north of Daocheng, Daocheng Yading airport is 49 kilometers away from Daocheng down town, 122 kilometers away from Shangri-La country and 159 kilometers away from Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve.

Daocheng Yading Airport Map

This is a 4C airport with the capability of night flight. The runway is 4200 meters long, 45 meters wide. The airport terminal building covers 8796 square meters. The terminal building is constructed like a UFO. The middle roof of the round terminal building is made of glass roof. Therefore, the whole building is with good lighting.

Daocheng Yading Airport

This is a three-floor terminal building. The first floor is the hall. On its left, it is the place for exchanging boarding pass. On the right, it is the security check entry which only has two checkpoints. And the security staff checks very carefully. Therefore, the checking speed is very slow. You’d better go to the airport earlier. The number 1 boarding gate is on the first floor. The number 2 and 3 boarding gates are on the second floor. There is a coffee bar and a store on the second floor. Every floor has a boiled water room and a smoking room. It is predicted that the airport will hold the passenger output of 500000 passengers and the cargo throughput of 1400ton in 2020.

4 Days Chengdu Daocheng Yading Flight Tour

Flight Information

Until now, Daocheng Yading Airport has opened the non-stop round-trip from Daocheng to Chengdu, Xi’an, Chongqing and Luzhou. The flying time from Chengdu to Daocheng is 65 minutes; from Chongqing to Daocheng, 70 minutes; from Luzhou to Daocheng, 65 minutes;from Xi’an to Daocheng, 110 minutes. The specific flight departure time is not fixed due to the climate changes. You can contact us to check the flight time before you start your travelling.

A Landing Plane at Daocheng Yading Airport

Daocheng Yading Airport to Daocheng Down Town

When you arrive at Daocheng Yading Airport, you can take a shuttle bus at the airport entrance to get to Daocheng down town. It takes about 1 hour on the way. The ticket is 35 RMB per person. After your trip, you can take a shuttle bus at the gate of Airport Hotel (Xiangyun Hotel) in Daocheng down town to return to Daocheng Yading Airport.

Daocheng Yading Airport to Yading Nature Reserve

There are shuttle buses from Daocheng Yading Airport to Shangri-la Town (Riwa Town), where the Yading Nature Reserve located. The direct bus from the airport to Shangri-la town takes about 3 hours, and the ticket price is 85RMB.

If you want to visit Daocheng town first, you can take a shuttle bus from the airport to Daocheng Down Town, and then take another shuttle bus from Daocheng down town to Shangri-La Town. The entire distance takes about 2 hours. The price is 50 RMB per person.

Rent Local Cars at Daocheng Yading Airport

Besides by taking airport bus, you can also choose to get to Daocheng down town or Shangri-La town (Riwa Town) by renting a local private car with a local driver. But renting a car will be more expensive and it is not as safe as airport buses. If you want to travel with more convenient and safe transportation, you can refer to our Daocheng Yading itineraries. We will provide the best transportation service for you.

Notice

1. Before you take the plane, you have to be relax and do not worry about high altitude sickness.
2. The monthly average temperature of Daocheng Yading Airport is between minus 9 ℃ and 9 ℃. You have to prepare thick clothes even it is in summer.
3. The altitude of Daocheng Yading Airport is very high. If you fly there from a low altitude place, you will properly feel sick. It will take a period of time to adapt to the environment. In the beginning, do not do strenuous exercises; try to adjust your breath. Even if you get high altitude sickness, you do not need to worry. The airport offers oxygen supply equipment and doctors for passengers.
4. Daocheng Yading is at high altitude and the ultraviolet radiation is strong. You have to take sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hats and other sunscreen appliances in case you suffer from sunburn.