Travelling from Dalian Airport (DLC) to Sanya Airport (SYX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Dalian and Sanya are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from six weekly Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport flights. The 07:25 departure with China Southern Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DLC to SYX 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.
Flying during a peak month such as May? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
China Southern has direct flights from Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Sanya — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
China Southern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 91.38% of services arriving as scheduled, China Southern has the best on-time performance for DLC to SYX flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DLC and SYX:
Nanking / Nanjing Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Jinan Yaoqiang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalian Airport (DLC) to Sanya Airport (SYX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport flight is R 2,301. A return fare is currently R 6,467. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DLC to SYX if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport.
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Handy information about Dalian Airport (DLC)
You'll find DLC at 100 Yingke Road.
89% of flights leaving Dalian Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from DLC.
Dalian Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Dalian. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DLC? If you've booked an early flight from Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sanya Airport (SYX)
Book a hotel near SYX if you're taking a late Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Sanya and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can grab a Sanya Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Sanya Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Sanya Airport (SYX) to central Sanya
You'll find SYX at Fenghuang Rd.
Sanya Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Sanya. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sanya Airport (SYX)
January is the busiest month for flights from Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sanya in March.
The warmest month in Sanya is June, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Dalian Airport to Sanya Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DLC to SYX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.