Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE): what you need to know
The timezone in Hefei is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Your SYD to HFE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SYD and HFE:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
R 5,085 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,931. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to HFE, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HFE instead:
Getting from Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) to central Hefei
You'll find HFE at Xinqiao Ave..
Hefei Xinqiao Airport to the centre of Hefei has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Hefei based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport for July if you want to explore Hefei during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to HFE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Hefei is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres east of Hefei, a trip to Shanghai will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hefei, Wuhan is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.