| Popular Airport | Xingtai Dalian Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 1613 Km |
The distance between Shenzhen city center and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport is not short; however there are enough alternatives for transportation. You can reach the airport comfortably by taking a bus or the metro from Shenzhen city center. You can take a taxi or rent a car if you need a more comfortable transportation option.
It is always possible to find a taxi in the city center. All the taxis have a taximeter device and it costs around 100 yen to go to the airport. You should keep in mind that the taxis in Shenzhen have two different colors. You need to take the red taxis that are serving within the city center, and not the green ones serving for long distances and rural areas. Under normal traffic conditions, you should reach Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport from Shenzhen city center in about half an hour.
There are a couple different car rental companies in the city. With the car you rent, you can reach Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in about 30 minutes by driving in the northwest direction on the G4 highway. There is a special slot in the airport where you can deliver your rental car. If your budget is available for this, it might be useful to rent the car with a driver.
You can reach Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport in a very short time by taking the metro line 1 from the city center. Metro starts operating at 06:30, and continues till 23:30 with intervals of five minutes. The ticket costs only 2 yen.
Airport shuttles operate between 07:30 and the last flight from the airport. The shuttle departing from the city center goes directly to Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. The journey lasts about half an hour under normal traffic conditions.
Buses departing from Shenzhen city center and many points in the city are going till Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport. Most of these bus lines are express lines. Tickets are very affordable: only 2 yen.
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, located 32 kilometers northwest of Shenzhen city center, is one of the airports with most interesting architecture. The airport, with a unique and modern design, is one of the largest airports in China. You can transfer to Hong Kong without any formalities from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport thanks to a special agreement between it and Hong Kong International Airport.
There are numerous cafes, restaurants and bars at the airport where you can taste delicacies from world cuisine. Many stores serve those passengers who would like to spend their time shopping with their wide range of products. There is also a hotel at the airport for the transfer passengers. There are six different VIP Lounges for those passengers looking for comfort. There are also slots for smokers.
Xingtai Dalian Airport, which is the closest airport to the Xingtai city in China's Hebei province, is 15 kilometers away from the city center and it is close to domestic and international flights as of 2016; thus you should choose another airport. If you land at Handan Airport, which is the nearest airport to Xingtai city center, you can use public transportation including trains and buses to reach Xingtai city. If you want a more comfortable transport, you can also consider taxi or car rental alternatives. It takes a maximum of 1.5 hours to reach Xingtai city center from Handan Airport.
Although it is not the fastest way to reach Xingtai city center from Handan Airport, the most effortless and practical way is undoubtedly to use intercity trains. You can arrive at Xingtai city center within an hour from the railway station by getting the K2286 intercity train from the terminal at the exit of the airport. Ticket prices vary from 40 to 80 Chinese Yuan as of 2016, depending on your seat choise and where you buy the ticket. If there is a maintenance work at the railway station during your visit, you will first have to go to Handan city center and then take the Xingtai city train from the train station there.
When you get out of Handan Airport terminal, you will find bus stops. From these stops, direct buses depart to Xingtai city center. You can buy your tickets from the pay-desks as well as from ticket vending machines or drivers. You are likely to reach the Xingtai city center by bus in an hour and fifteen minutes.
Taxis are not very preferred, because of the distance between the city center and the airport, but if you land late at night, it will be beneficial to use a taxi. There are taxi stands at the airport exit and you can reach Xingtai city center in 50-55 minutes by paying around 210-260 Chinese Yuan if you take a taxi which charges a negotiated price.
Because it is an international airport, Global car rental companies have offices at Handan Airport. If you choose a local company, you can rent your car at a much more affordable price. You can pick up your car with your international driver's license and pre-reservation within minutes. Once you get your car, you can reach Xingtai city center in 50 minutes.
