About Dali City Airport
The airport is also used by passengers coming from or visiting nearby Fengyi and Xiaguan, making it a major gateway for the wider area.
Here's a snapshot of the most popular airlines at Dali City Airport:
Leaving from Dali City? Here are some of the destinations you can reach on a direct flight from Dali City Airport:
Chengdu
Chongqing
Beijing
Guangzhou
Shanghai
April, June, and July are the busiest months at Dali City Airport. April draws visitors during the spring tourism season, when mild weather makes the area around Erhai Lake and the Old Town especially popular. June and July bring peak summer arrivals as domestic tourism across Yunnan province typically peaks.
January, March, and November are the quietest months at Dali City Airport. January and March fall outside the main tourism season, with cooler temperatures and lower domestic travel demand. November sits in the post-autumn shoulder period, when visitor numbers generally ease before the winter holidays approach.
How to get from Dali City Airport to Dali City
You can travel to the centre of Dali City by bus from the airport. The Airport Shuttle Bus takes around 40 minutes to reach a central hub like Dali Railway Station.
On average, it takes around 25 minutes to drive from Dali City Airport to Dali City by rideshare service or taxi, though traffic conditions can affect journey times.
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.
How to get to Dali City Airport from Dali City
If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the Airport Shuttle Bus. Hop on at Dali Railway Station and it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport.
It takes around 30 minutes to travel from the centre of Dali City to the airport by taxi.
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.
Dali City Airport facilities
Dali City Airport runs from one terminal.
Where to stay near Dali City Airport
Liuyue·Haidongfang Cliff Seaview Hotel (Dali Erhai Flagship Store) works well when your flight to Dali City Airport has you landing late or leaving early. It's around 5 kilometres away and features electric vehicle charging, an airport shuttle, and station shuttle services.
Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, Dali HNA Cinema Hotel is another nearby option. Wake-up call services, a shower, and a chess room are among the amenities here.
Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Dali Moyu Shanhai Hotel. From the airport, it's about 3 kilometres away and offers a safe deposit box, a library, a teahouse, and more.
Car rental options near Dali City Airport
If you're flying into Dali City, pick up a car rental at Dali City Airport and follow your own route through the city and beyond.
