Travelling from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): what you need to know
Yiwu and Shantou are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YIW to SWA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Shantou (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch with China Southern Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
China Southern Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 84.29% of services arriving on schedule, China Southern Airlines has the best on-time record for YIW to SWA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight is $209. A return fare is currently $419. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YIW to SWA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YIW to SWA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
Handy information about Yiwu Airport (YIW)
You'll find YIW at W Ring Rd..
Yiwu Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.6% of flights that depart YIW arrive at their destination without delay.
Yiwu Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Yiwu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to YIW? If you're catching an early flight from Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
Book a hotel near SWA if you're catching a late Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to central Shantou
From Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, Shantou is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Shantou in February.
Lock in your flight from Yiwu Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport for August if you want to visit Shantou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YIW to SWA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Shantou. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another well-known destination in China and is around 290 kilometres west of Shantou. No trip is complete without dropping by Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
