Yiwu Airport, Zhejiang, China: Information, locations and notes

Zhejiang province currently has 4 international airports and 2 domestic airports:

• Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport: located in Hangzhou city - the capital of Zhejiang province and is the largest and busiest airport in the province.
• Ningbo Lishe International Airport: located in Ningbo city, is the second largest airport in Zhejiang province.
• Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (old name: Wenzhou Yongqiang International Airport): the main airport serving the city of Wenzhou, Zhejiang.
• Yiwu International Airport: mainly operates domestic flights in China and some international flights.
• Taizhou Luqiao Airport (old name: Huangyan Luqiao Airport): a semi-military domestic airport, mainly serving the city of Taizhou, Zhejiang.
• Chusan Putuoshan Airport: domestic airport located on Zhujiazheng island in Chu San, Zhejiang, mainly serves tourists to Putuo Mountain - one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China.

Zhejiang Province is a key economic center of China.

Zhejiang Yiwu Airport used to be an airport that only served domestic flights for Yiwu city. In order to meet the increasing demand for international trade and tourism in the context of economic development, Zhejiang province has developed Yiwu airport into the province's international airport.

• Full name: Zhejiang Yiwu Airport, Zhejiang Yiwu International Airport or Yiwu International Airport (Yiwu Airport)
• Address: Jiangdong District, Yiwu City, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
• Distance to city center: About 5km
• Airport Code: YES
• Country code: +86
• Phone: +86 579 8566 5205
• Station number: 1
• Greenwich Mean Time: +8

Since its formation, Yiwu Airport has undergone many upgrades and expansions to accommodate the increasing number of passengers arriving in Zhejiang province. Yiwu Airport has operated as an international airport for more than 10 years, gradually becoming an important traffic bridge of Zhejiang province in particular and China in general.

• April 1, 1991: Inaugurated Yiwu Airport for the purpose of transporting goods and domestic travel.
• January 6, 2012: Officially upgraded its status to an international airport
• Currently, Yiwu city is gradually transforming into a strong economic center of Zhejiang province. In parallel, Yiwu airport plays a strategic transportation role in the province's aviation system.

This has been the development focus of Zhejiang Yiwu International Airport from the beginning. Therefore, from this airport, you can travel to all provinces and cities in China.

Zhejiang Yiwu International Airport serves flights to a number of countries in East Asia, the Middle East and several European countries.

For Vietnam, there is currently no airline operating direct flights from Vietnam to Yiwu Zhejiang airport. Vietjet offers connecting flights if you are planning to travel to this bustling city.

Vietjet currently operates many direct flights to Zhejiang Province, China.

Yiwu International Airport has one runway. This runway is 3,600 meters long and 45 meters wide. In order to ensure the ability of aircraft to take off and land safely even in limited visibility, Yiwu airport is equipped with an extremely modern navigation and lighting system on the runway.

In addition, the runway is also built with high-quality asphalt and concrete to help it possess stable durability. Thanks to that, Yiwu airport is capable of receiving all types of aircraft, even large commercial aircraft.

Yiwu Airport currently has only 1 terminal with a 2-story structure:

• 1st floor: Arrival station, baggage claim area, customs area, immigration area and ground transportation services such as taxis, buses,...
• 2nd floor: Departure station, ticket counter, security checkpoint, restaurants, convenience stores and airline lounges.

• Automated passport control kiosks: Foreign tourists or international travelers do not need to wait in line for too long to check their passports with these kiosks. They contribute to speeding up the process of entering and leaving Zhejiang for eligible passengers.
• VIP lounge: In the lounge areas for premium passengers, regular customers or loyal customers, you will enjoy free drinks, visit exclusive stores and enjoy personalized service. special customer.
• Duty-free and retail shops: Duty-free shops available at Yiwu International Airport offer a wide selection of products including cosmetics, perfumes, alcohol, tobacco, confectionery, electronics, and more.
• Food and beverage stores: Arriving at Yiwu airport, you have many dining options here from high-end restaurants, cafes, to fast food stores.
• Information desks: Information desks are located throughout the terminal building by airport staff to assist passengers with your questions, directions, flight information and other specific requests.

Airport information desks are always ready to assist passengers.

You can easily catch a taxi right outside Zhejiang Yiwu airport. This is the quickest and easiest option for travelers who love convenience in travel.

In addition to public bus services, some hotels and entertainment venues in Zhejiang operate private shuttle bus routes. For this service, you can contact the destination directly to book your trip. If you choose a public bus, Vietjet recommends that you go to the information desk at the airport to get advice on the most suitable and economical travel schedule.

Do you want complete flexibility and initiative in moving? Renting a car is an extremely ideal choice. Rent a car from one of the car rental agencies at the airport and drive directly to your desired destinations in the city. If you don't know how to drive, you can hire a private driver at these agencies.

West Lake is a beautiful place in Hangzhou (Zhejiang). This place possesses a landscape like a fairyland, about 170km from Yiwu airport.

The scenic West Lake (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) is mesmerizing whether in the morning, at night, or at dawn.

To move from Yiwu airport to West Lake, you can choose a taxi or bus. A taxi will take at least 2.5 hours to travel and a bus will take at least 3.5 hours, depending on the actual traffic situation.

In addition, another method of transportation for you is the high-speed train. You can take a taxi to Yiwu station, then move to Hangzhou East station. From Hangzhou East Station, you continue to travel by taxi to West Lake. Total travel time is about 2 hours.

Dong Hangzhou Station is one of the largest railway stations in Asia, located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province.

When visiting the West Lake area, don't miss the Longjing Tea Plantation Hill - a famous tea variety in Zhejiang Province. The lush green tea hills, where the horizon meets the hillsides, create beautiful scenery like a painting, promising to captivate you endlessly.

After arriving at West Lake, it's recommended to take a taxi to the tea hills to save time due to the relatively short distance.

Wuzhen is only about 80-90km from Yiwu airport, making it easier for you to travel. Wuzhen is a town located on water, known as the Venice of the East. Try coming here once and experience the sightseeing service from a wooden boat floating among the canals. You will not be able to help but be ecstatic at the ancient and quiet beauty of the long-standing houses located on both sides of the road.

Wuzhen - the enchanting water town in Jiaxing, Zhejiang.

Vietjet recommends choosing a taxi or high-speed rail to travel from Yiwu Airport to Wuzhen. With a taxi, you can catch one directly at the terminal and request to go straight to this destination. If you want to experience the high-speed rail, you need to take a taxi to Yiwu Station and select a trip to Donghuang Station (Jiaxing), taking about 30-40 minutes. Then, you'll need an additional 20-30 minutes by taxi from Donghuang Station to Wuzhen.

Hengdian World Studios is a film and television production base built in 1996 by the Hengdian Group, about 130km from Yiwu Airport. It is one of the largest film studios in the world. Here, you can easily spot many famous landmarks such as Guangzhou Street, Hong Kong Street, Ming and Qing Dynasty palace gardens, Qin Palace, Jiangnan Water Town, Ming and Qing civilian fair exhibition city, Chinese cultural park...

It would be a regret if you don't visit Hengdian World Studios when you have the chance to visit Zhejiang! To travel here from Yiwu International Airport, it takes about 1.5-2 hours by taxi. However, if you prefer high-speed rail, you will choose the route from Yiwu Station to Dongdong Station (Dongyang)!

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