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Hohhot Baita International Airport
Hohhot, China
Hohhot Baita International Airport
Inner Mongolia's main gateway connecting China and beyond.
- ›Busiest airport in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
- ›Located approximately 15 km east of central Hohhot.
- ›Named after the Baita (White Tower) area where it is situated.
- ›Handles both domestic Chinese routes and limited international flights to Asia.
- ›Serves as a key aviation hub supporting Inner Mongolia's tourism and economic growth.
Hohhot Baita International Airport serves as the primary aviation hub for Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China. Opened in 1958 and significantly expanded over subsequent decades, the airport connects this culturally rich frontier city to major Chinese metropolises and select international destinations. It plays a vital role in supporting tourism to the region's celebrated grasslands, Mongolian heritage sites, and growing industrial economy.
- Terminal 1 — The original terminal handling select domestic routes and general aviation operations.
- Terminal 2 — The main and larger terminal serving the majority of domestic and international flights with modern facilities.
- Airport shuttle buses connecting to Hohhot city centre and major districts
- Taxi services available at designated ranks outside the arrivals hall
- Ride-hailing apps (Didi) widely used for convenient city transfers
- Car rental desks operated by major Chinese rental companies in the terminal
- Private hotel shuttle services arranged by select city hotels
- Sofitel Hohhot
- Inner Mongolia Hotel
- Holiday Inn Hohhot
- Jinjiang Inn Hohhot Airport
- Crowne Plaza Hohhot
Inside the terminal, travellers can find a mix of Chinese fast food outlets, noodle bars, and convenience stores offering local snacks and beverages. Hohhot is renowned for its Mongolian dairy products and lamb-based cuisine, which can be sampled at restaurants near the airport and throughout the city. Visitors are encouraged to try shoupa (hand-pulled lamb) and suutei tsai (Mongolian milk tea) for an authentic regional experience.
- Carry cash in Chinese yuan as some smaller airport vendors and taxis may not accept mobile payments from foreign accounts.
- Book Didi rides in advance if travelling during peak grassland tourism season (June to August) as demand can surge.
- Signage is primarily in Mandarin Chinese; having your destination written in Chinese characters is very helpful.
- Summers are warm but evenings on the grasslands can be cool, so pack a light layer even in peak travel months.
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