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Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Shantou27.5km
Distance to Chaozhou16.5km
Most popular destinationJohannesburg

About Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

  • Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is located in Guangdong and is a main airport for Shantou.

  • The airport is also used by passengers heading to or from nearby Jieyang and Chaozhou, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Take your pick of these well-known airlines at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport for your next adventure:

  • Explored enough of Shantou? Here are a few destinations you can reach on a direct flight from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport:

    • Shanghai

    • Chengdu

    • Beijing

    • Hangzhou

    • Wuhan

  • June, July, and August are the busiest months at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. Summer school breaks drive strong domestic arrivals across all three months, while the warm season draws visitors to the Chaoshan region for family travel, coastal leisure, and cultural tourism throughout the period.

  • February, March, and December are the quietest months at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. December sits outside the main holiday peak, and March follows the Lunar New Year travel surge, leaving demand relatively subdued. February itself can see a brief post-holiday lull once festive travel winds down.

How to get from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to Shantou

  • Once you've picked up your suitcase and made your way out of Jieyang Chaoshan Airport arrivals, you can take the Chaoshan Airport Railway Station–Shantou high-speed rail to the city centre. It takes around 20 minutes to pull into a major stop like Shantou.

  • You can make your way to the centre of Shantou by bus from the airport. The Airport Express Shantou Line takes around 1 hour to arrive at a central hub like Shantou Passenger Transport Centre.

  • Get dropped off right where you want to be by booking a rideshare service with DiDi from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.

  • If you choose a rideshare service or a taxi, the drive from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport into Shantou typically takes around 45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport from Shantou

  • Have a Jieyang Chaoshan Airport departure? Take the Shantou–Chaoshan Airport Railway Station high-speed rail from a central Shantou hub like Shantou. You'll be there in around 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the Airport Express Shantou Line. Hop on at Shantou Passenger Transport Centre and it'll take roughly 1 hour to get to the airport.

  • It usually takes about 45 minutes to go from the centre of Shantou to the airport in a taxi.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport facilities

  • Jieyang Chaoshan Airport handles flights from one terminal.

  • If hunger strikes before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • You can check out the shops before heading to the gate. Explore the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, and souvenirs and gifts if you're in the mood to spend.

  • Got time to kill before your flight? You may be able to wait in an airport lounge instead of at the gate. Airport lounges and Business and first class lounges are available at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.

  • You'll have several options for parking at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. These are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

  • Catching a late flight to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport or heading out first thing in the morning? Shantou Brilliant Home Hotel is all about convenience. It features a laundry, luggage storage, and billiards and is around 5 kilometres away.

  • Chaozhu inn is roughly 3 kilometres from the airport and another favourite. From express check-in and Wi-Fi to a trouser press, it has the essentials in place for a smooth stay.

  • KIALLEN Hotel also cuts down the transfer time when you're flying in or out. It's about 3 kilometres away and includes a meeting room, a shower, luggage storage, and more.

Car rental options near Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

  • If you're jetting into Shantou, pick up a car rental at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport and explore the city and beyond on your own terms.

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport FAQs

Yes, China Eastern operates to and from both Jieyang Chaoshan Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Air China operates to and from both Jieyang Chaoshan Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, China Southern operates to and from both Jieyang Chaoshan Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Jieyang Chaoshan Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Jieyang Chaoshan Airport’s departure lounge.

JI Hotel (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is the highest-rated hotel near Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, just 2.2km away. Other great hotels nearby include ‌Xingcan Langxuan Hotel (Jieyang Chaoshan Airport Branch) (1.1km from the airport), and Vienna Hotel (Jieyang Chaoshan Airport Terminal Branch) (1.8km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Jieyang Chaoshan Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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