Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Zhengzhou is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Each week, there are four Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport flights. If you want to take off early, go for the 12:40 Tianjin Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 13:40 with Tianjin Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SYD to CGO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Zhengzhou (and then seeing more of China!) is easy with Tianjin Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport.
Tianjin Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Tianjin Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SYD to CGO flights, with 90.91% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and CGO:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport flight is R 4,118. A return ticket is currently R 7,013. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SYD to CGO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights leaving from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
Reserve a hotel close to CGO if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Zhengzhou that most tourists miss.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO) to central Zhengzhou
CGO is located at Ping'an Rd.
From Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport, Zhengzhou is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zhengzhou. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zhengzhou is June, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to CGO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Wuhan is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zhengzhou. Around 467 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Zhengzhou, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
