Flying from Guilin Airport (KWL) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Hangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guilin.
Every week, there are 27 Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, opt for the 06:30 Air Guilin flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:10 with Beijing Capital Airlines.
To ensure you get on your KWL to HGH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
There are direct flights from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport, so getting to Hangzhou (and then exploring more of China!) is simple. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Xiamen Airlines.
With a dependable 87.93% of services landing on schedule, Beijing Capital Airlines has the best on-time record for KWL to HGH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KWL and HGH include:
Zhengzhou Airport
Haikou Airport
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guilin Airport (KWL) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight is R 2,220. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,981. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KWL to HGH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KWL to HGH.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guilin Airport (KWL)
You'll find KWL at 306 Provincial Rd..
80% of flights leaving Guilin Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of KWL.
Central Guilin to Guilin Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near KWL:
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
If you're arriving on a late Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near HGH:
Drive into your next adventure with a Hangzhou Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Hangzhou's usual tourist stops.
Book your vehicle from Hangzhou Airport a few weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
The street address for HGH is 14th Rd.
From Hangzhou Airport, Hangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Hangzhou in March.
When reserving your flight from Guilin Airport to Hangzhou Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hangzhou, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KWL to HGH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hangzhou. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Around 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou, Nanjing is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
