Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Hangzhou is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Each week, there are four Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, take the 14:10 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 15:10 with China Eastern Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your SYD to HGH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Hangzhou (and then seeing more of China!) is a breeze with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
China Eastern Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
China Eastern Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SYD to HGH flights. A dependable 81.25% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SYD and HGH include:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Kansai International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
$277 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport flight. Return flights start from $515. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SYD to HGH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SYD to HGH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Consider booking a hotel close to HGH if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Hangzhou and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
You'll find HGH at 14th Rd.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Hangzhou. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
April is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Hangzhou in April.
The warmest month in Hangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to HGH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've done Hangzhou, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 161 kilometres north-east to Shanghai to tick off its leading sights. From The Bund Sightseeing Avenue to Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in China, consider Nanjing, about 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are among its highlights.