How to find cheap flights to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is R 10,112. A return plane ticket to LHW right now is R 14,336.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Lanzhou, where Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some awesome early bird deals.
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Best time to go to Lanzhou
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Lanzhou is usually May.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LHW.
June is the most popular month for flights to LHW. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Lanzhou.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Lanzhou then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Lanzhou is warmest in July, averaging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -14ºC (7ºF) to 4ºC (39ºF).
With two days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Lanzhou.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you'll likely get around six days of rainfall.
Travelling to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW): What you need to know
Travel to Lanzhou without any layovers. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport:
If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your LHW plane ticket with Beijing Capital Airlines. Up to 95% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
The local timezone at LHW is UTC+8.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to LHW:
Flights taking off from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport reach their destination on schedule 78% of the time. This figure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is located in Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Getting to central Lanzhou from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
Central Lanzhou is about 72 kilometres from LHW.
You'll get to the centre in around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to LHW.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Lanzhou is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Lanzhou highlights
Put these major attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Lanzhou:
Gansu Provincial Museum: Offering a memorable introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres west of the centre.
Jincheng Bonsai Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Lanzhou. You'll find this park roughly 0.80 kilometres southeast of the centre.
Zhigong Temple: Hit up this landmark next. About 3 kilometres south of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Lanzhou experience.
How to get to Baiyin from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
The nearby city of Baiyin is about 105 kilometres from LHW. The drive to the centre in a taxi or ride-share takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travelling from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Sangyuanzi
If Sangyuanzi is your destination, it's around 64 kilometres from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Explore more of China
China isn't short of places to explore. Venture on to Tianshui, located about 290 kilometres southeast of Lanzhou. Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park are a few of its must-sees.
Xining makes a great addition to your trip to China. You'll find it around 161 kilometres west of Lanzhou. Fachuang Temple, Jingxifeng Wetland Ecology Park and Northern Buddhist Temple are high on many visitors' lists. You can get here through Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
Expand your adventure to Wuwei. Roughly 177 kilometres northwest of Lanzhou, Leitai Temple, Jieyin Temple, Lotus Mountain and Dongzhu Temple are reasons to go.
