Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
Airport Code: SWA
Location: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport lies at the junction of Paotai Town and Denggang Town in Jieyang City, centrally located between Jieyang, Shantou and Chaozhou. It is respectively about 22km, 28.5km and 24km away from the city centers of Jieyang, Shantou and Chaozhou.
Brief Intro: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport opened to the public on December 15, 2011. It now covers an area of 3,387,800 square meters (837.1 acres). The terminal building currently covers an area of 54,995 square meters (13.6 acres) allowing an average annual throughput of 4.5 million persons and a peak hour throughput of 2,074 persons. The airport will soon have a 2,800 meters (3,062 yards) long runway and a 2,800 meters (,3062 yards) long taxiway, which can handle planes like the Boeing 767. At present, 22 domestic airlines connect Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport with about 20 cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Kunming, Xi'an, Wuhan and Changsha. Three international airlines serve Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore. Additionally, two aperiodic international flights serve Naypyitaw and Seoul.
Passport holders of some countries and regions can enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 144 hours when taking an international transfer via Chaoshan Airport.
Read details about 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit.
Terminal Building
Airline Companies and Destinations
Airlines | Destinations |
Air China (CA) | Beijing-Capital, Chengdu |
China Eastern Airlines (MU) | Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai-Hongqiao, Shanghai-Pudong |
China Southern Airlines (CZ) | Beijing-Capital, Changsha, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Nanchang, Nanning, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai-Hongqiao, Shanghai-Pudong, Taiyuan, Wuhan, Xi'an, Yiwu, Zhengzhou |
China Southern Airlines (CZ) | Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul |
Jetstar Asia Airways (BL) | Singapore |
Kunpeng Airlines (VD) | Nanchang, Zhengzhou |
Shandong Air (SC) | Jinan, Ningbo |
Spring Airlines (9C) | Shanghai-Hongqiao |
Shanghai Airlines (FM) | Shanghai-Hongqiao, Zhanjiang |
Tianjin Airlines (GS) | Haikou, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Tianjin, Changsha |
Transportation
Shantou East Line:
Route: Shantou General Long-distance Bus Station – Taishan Lu – Jianshadong Lu – Tianshan Lu (Stop: China Southern Airlines Building) – Huanghe Lu – Jinfeng Lu – Chaoshan International Airport
Ticket Fare: CNY20
Operating Time at Airport: from the first flight arrival – to within one hour after the last Flight Arrival
Operating Time at Shantou General Long-distance Bus Station: 05:00 – 21:00
Interval: one hour before 20:00; according to the flight schedule after 20:00
Shantou West Line:
Route: Shantou Overseas Chinese Hotel – Shanzhang Lu – Zhongshan Lu – Shantou Tourist General Company (Stop) – Guanghua Lu – 324 National Highway – Chaoshan International Airport
Ticket Fare: CNY20
Operating Time at Airport: from the first flight arrival – to within one hour after the last Flight Arrival
Operating Time at Shantou Overseas Chinese Hotel: 05:30 – 21:30
Interval: one hour before 20:30; according to the flight schedule after 20:30
Shantou Chenghai Line:
Route: Chenghai Garden Hotel – 324 National Highway – Songshan Lu – China Southern Airlines Shantou Office Building (Stop) – Dongxiabei Lu – Jinfeng Lu – Chaoshan International Airport
Ticket Fare: CNY22
Operating Time at Airport: According to the flights schedule
Operating Time at Chenghai Garden Hotel: 05:00, 11:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
Chaozhou Line:
Route: Chaozhou Long-distance Bus Station – Chaozhou Hotel – Chaofeng Lu – Xinfeng Lu – Provincial Highway s335 – 206 National Highway – Chaoshan International Airport
Ticket Fare: CNY12
Operating Time at Airport: from the first flight arrival – to within one hour after the last Flight Arrival
Operating Time at Chaozhou Long-distance Bus Station: 06:00 – to the last Flight Arrival
Interval: one hour before 20:00; according to the flight schedule after 20:00
Jieyang Line:
Route: Huangqi Long-distance Bus Station – Hefeng International Business Hotel (Stop) – Huangqishan Avenue – Xinyangdong Lu – Chaoshan International Airport
Ticket Fare: CNY14
Operating Time at Airport: from the first flight arrival – to within one hour after the last Flight Arrival
Operating Time at Huangqi Long-distance Bus Station: 06:00 – to the last Flight Arrival
Interval: one hour before 20:00; according to the flight schedule after 20:00
By Taxi: Taxis are available at Chaoshan Airport. Passengers can take taxis to Shantou, Jieyang and Chaozhou at the special location for each city. Look for the electronic display.
Tip: It is best not to bargain the price with the taxi driver. Let the taxi drive charge by the meter. 30% empty back fee is charged for the additional kilometers over 20km.
Facilities:
Restaurants: At present, there are 4 restaurants in the terminal. They are located at the Arrival Hall, the Domestic Departure Hall and the International Departure Hall.
Washing Rooms: There are 32 washing rooms in the terminal, including 10 washing rooms specially for handicapped with complete facilities on every floor.
VIP Rooms: There are three VIP rooms in the terminal, including a special VIP room for frequenters of China Southern Airlines, a government VIP room and a business VIP room. The VIP rooms are well equipped with a business room, smoking room, bathroom, massage chair and WiFi service. It also provides special check-in service for passengers.
Services:
Bank: Bank of China has a 24-hour self-service bank on the left hand side of the Domestic Departure Hall on the third floor of the Terminal. It is available for money withdrawal and deposit, foreign currency exchange, phone bill as well as Visa and MasterCard services.
Medical Service: Clinics in the terminal are equipped for free medical consultation, blood pressure measuring and temporary care of invalids. The First Aid is open 24 hours for medical treatment and ambulance services.
MAY I KNOW , FOR 3 PERSONS HOW MUCH?
For the first 6 days, we are travelling to Xiamen first and will also be visiting Chaozhou, Chaoshan. For the next 7 days, we will be staying in Jieyang, Puning.
Is Visa needed and are there any things to take note of?