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Handan Airport

Handan, China

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Handan Airport

Handan, China
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ZBHD
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Regional gateway serving Handan in southern Hebei Province.

Location
Handan, China
Handan Airport (IATA: HDG, ICAO: ZBHD) is a civil aviation airport serving the city of Handan in Hebei Province, China. It provides regional air connectivity for the Handan metropolitan area and surrounding areas in southern Hebei. The airport handles domestic routes connecting Handan to major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and others. It operates as a smaller regional facility serving the commercial and travel needs of Handan's substantial population. Handan is one of China's historically significant cities, and the airport supports both business and leisure travel demand in a region with considerable industrial and cultural activity.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Handan Airport and the city center is primarily served by taxis and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Airlines operating at Handan Airport include China Southern Airlines, Air China, and other domestic Chinese carriers serving regional routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Handan Airport serves one of Hebei Province's largest cities, with a population of several million.
  • ›The airport handles primarily domestic routes within China.
  • ›Handan is historically significant as the ancient capital of the Zhao state during the Warring States period.
  • ›The airport's ICAO code ZBHD falls within the ZB prefix designating Beijing Flight Information Region airports.
  • ›Handan's industrial base, including steel production, contributes to business travel demand at the airport.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to ancient Zhao culture in southern Hebei province

Handan Zhanghe Airport, serving the city of Handan in southern Hebei Province, China, connects this historically rich industrial city to the national air network. Known as the cradle of Zhao Kingdom culture, Handan has grown into a significant regional hub, and its airport supports both business and leisure travel. The airport handles a modest but growing volume of domestic routes primarily operated by Chinese carriers.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The single main terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities and check-in facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the designated rank outside the arrivals hall
  • Ride-hailing apps such as Didi Chuxing widely used for airport transfers
  • Shuttle bus services connecting the airport to central Handan city
  • Car rental counters available within the terminal building
Nearby Hotels
  • Handan International Hotel
  • Jinghua Hotel Handan
  • Vienna Hotel Handan
  • Home Inn Handan
Dining

Inside the terminal, passengers will find a limited selection of fast food outlets and small cafés offering Chinese snacks and beverages. The surrounding Handan city area offers a wide variety of local Hebei cuisine, including traditional dishes rooted in the ancient Zhao culture. Travellers with time to spare are advised to eat in the city rather than relying solely on airport dining options.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as security queues can build up during peak travel periods.
  • Download Didi Chuxing before arriving — it is the most reliable and affordable way to reach central Handan.
  • All signage and announcements are primarily in Chinese; having your destination written in Chinese characters is highly recommended.
  • Currency exchange facilities may be limited at the airport, so carry sufficient Chinese yuan before arriving.

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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

HDG → CTU3U · 319
HDG → CANCZ · 319
HDG → CKGG5 · CR9
HDG → DLCG5 · CR9
HDG → PVGMU · 320
HDG → SHAMU · 320 737
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Encyclopaedia

Handan Airport, also known as Handan Matou Airport, is an airport serving the city of Handan in Hebei Province, China. It is located 11 kilometers southwest of Handan, and 43 kilometers north of the city of Anyang in neighboring Henan Province. The airport was opened in August 2007 and is now undergoing a 120 million yuan expansion.

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