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Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport

Zhangjiajie (Yongding), China

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Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport

Zhangjiajie (Yongding), China

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Gateway to China's stunning Avatar Mountains landscape.

Opened

1994

Location

Zhangjiajie, China

Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (IATA: DYG, ICAO: ZGDY) serves Zhangjiajie, a city in Hunan Province famous for its dramatic sandstone pillar formations that inspired the floating mountains in the film Avatar. The airport connects this popular tourist destination to major Chinese cities and select international routes. The airport underwent significant expansion to handle growing tourism demand, particularly after Zhangjiajie National Forest Park gained global recognition. It serves as the primary air gateway to the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located near Yongding District, the airport handles millions of passengers annually, with traffic surging during peak tourism seasons. Airlines including Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, and several low-cost carriers operate scheduled services from here.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal building designed to accommodate both domestic and a growing number of international flights.

Getting to & from

The airport is connected to central Zhangjiajie city by road, with taxis, ride-hailing services, and shuttle buses available for the approximately 30-minute journey.

Airlines here

Major carriers serving DYG include Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines, among other domestic Chinese carriers.

Notable facts

›Named after a lotus flower (Hehua means lotus) reflecting local cultural symbolism.
›Serves as the main air access point to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
›Tourism demand surged significantly after the release of the film Avatar (2009), which featured landscapes inspired by Zhangjiajie.
›The airport has been expanded multiple times to keep pace with rapidly growing visitor numbers.
›Zhangjiajie is also accessible via high-speed rail, providing an alternative to flying for domestic travelers.

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Gateway to the floating mountains that inspired a cinematic world

Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport serves the Zhangjiajie prefecture in Hunan Province, China, acting as the primary air gateway to the UNESCO-listed Wulingyuan Scenic Area and Tianmen Mountain. Originally opened in 1994 and progressively expanded, the airport handles a growing volume of domestic and select international traffic drawn by the region's dramatic sandstone pillar landscapes. Its role as a tourism-focused hub has grown significantly following worldwide attention on the Avatar-inspiring scenery of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.

Terminals

Terminal 1 — The main and sole passenger terminal handling all domestic and international arrivals and departures with basic retail and dining facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxi and ride-hailing (DiDi) services available at the airport exit
Airport shuttle buses connecting to Zhangjiajie city centre and major tourist areas
Private hotel transfer services bookable in advance through most local hotels
Car rental counters available inside the terminal

Nearby Hotels

Pullman Zhangjiajie
Holiday Inn Express Zhangjiajie
Tianmen Mountain Hotel
Pipo Hotel Zhangjiajie
Wyndham Garden Zhangjiajie

Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small selection of Chinese fast food stalls, noodle counters, and convenience stores suitable for a quick pre-flight meal. The nearby Yongding district and Zhangjiajie city centre offer far more variety, including local Hunan cuisine featuring spicy dishes, smoked meats, and rice-based staples. Travellers are advised to eat in the city before heading to the airport, as terminal dining options can be sparse during off-peak hours.

Traveller Tips

Book ground transport in advance during Golden Week and summer peak season, as taxis become scarce quickly.
Allow extra travel time to major scenic spots like Wulingyuan or Tianmen Mountain, which are 30–60 minutes from the airport.
Download the DiDi app and set up a Chinese payment method before arrival, as English-language taxi hailing can be difficult.
Check weather conditions before flying, as low cloud and fog frequently affect the mountainous region and can cause delays or diversions.

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Route map (12 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

China Southern Airlines

Shanghai Airlines

TransAsia Airways

Japan Air System

China Eastern Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Routes

DYG → CKG3U · 320

DYG → NKG3U · 319

DYG → PVG9C · 320

DYG → CSXBK · YN7

DYG → TSNBK · 738

DYG → CKGBK · 738

DYG → PEKCA · 737 738

DYG → PEKCZ · 320

DYG → SZXCZ · 319

DYG → TYNCZ · 320

DYG → CANCZ · 320

DYG → CSXCZ · 320

DYG → TPECZ · 320

DYG → PVGFM · 738

DYG → TPEGE · 321

DYG → XIYJD · 319

DYG → NKGMU · 320

DYG → XIYMU · 320

DYG → CZXMU · 320

DYG → PVGMU · 320

DYG → PEKZH · 737

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32011 routes Boeing 737-8004 routes Airbus A3193 routes Boeing 7372 routes YN71 routes Airbus A3211 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Zhangjiajie in South Central China's Hunan province. It is located in Huhua village in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie. It is the second largest airport in Hunan, after Changsha Huanghua International Airport, and the only international airport in the Wuling Mountains region. As of 2019 it has a capacity of 5 million passengers, 19,000 tons of cargo and 45,000 aircraft movements.This airport is rated 4-star regional airport for facilities, comfort, cleanliness, shopping, foods, staff service by Skytrax.

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