Flying from Harbin Airport (HRB) to Heihe Airport (HEK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport.
Take your pick of 32 weekly Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Chengdu Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Chengdu Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:25.
To ensure you catch your HRB to HEK flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Heihe (and then other destinations in China) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to travel with Chengdu Airlines on this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that offers HRB to HEK flights. An impressive 98.21% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Harbin Airport (HRB) to Heihe Airport (HEK)
At the moment, $165 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $338. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HRB to HEK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HRB to HEK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport.
Handy information about Harbin Airport (HRB)
HRB is located at Yingbin 1st Rd.
Harbin Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from HRB land on schedule 89% of the time.
Harbin Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Harbin. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HRB? If you've booked an early flight from Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Getting from Heihe Airport (HEK) to central Heihe
The street address for HEK is 310 Provincial Rd.
From Heihe Airport, Heihe is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heihe Airport (HEK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Heihe. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Harbin Airport to Heihe Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heihe, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HRB to HEK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Heihe has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres south-west of Heihe, a trip to Qiqihar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Qiqihar Museum, The Dasheng Temple and Heilongjiang Military Governor's Mansion.
If there's time to check out another corner of China, head for Hegang, about 386 kilometres south-east of Heihe. Chinese-Russian Heilong River Three Gorges, Beishan Natural Park and Hegang National Mine Park are among its highlights.
