Travelling from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the best place to catch your flight from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG). Explore your options for taking off from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), two of the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport is located in Dayong. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Chengdu.
The most popular route is from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG), with 13 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from TFU to DYG is the 6:55am Colourful Guizhou Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 12:35pm with Sichuan Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Chengdu to DYG.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) departing from Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport leaving from TFU. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Sichuan Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from TFU to DYG.
With a dependable 100.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Sichuan Airlines leads the way in punctuality on this route.
To reach TFU from central Chengdu, it takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive the 72 kms (45 miles) or so.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Tianfu International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
86.59% of flights leaving Tianfu International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of TFU.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Driving from central Chengdu to CTU usually takes 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 21 kms (13 miles).
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your Chengdu to DYG flight:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 89.89% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DYG instead:
You'll find DYG at Airport Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)
£44 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport. A return flight starts at £109. These prices can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chengdu to DYG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG)
June is when most people book flights from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG). Visit Dayong in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Dayong is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Chengdu to DYG plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Dayong
Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dayong:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Tianmen Mountain Glass Walkway, Tianmen Mountain Cableway and Tianmen Mountain are popular attractions which should feature on every Dayong itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Dayong, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Journey around 257 kms (160 miles) east to Changsha to check off its top sights. From Yuelu Mountain to Hunan Provincial Museum and Taiping Street, your itinerary will be busy.
Another major destination in China, Yueyang is about 257 kms (160 miles) east of Dayong. Make time to visit highlights including Chengshi Public Welfare Hall.
