About flights from Hangzhou (HGH)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan sits about 30km southeast of the city center, which sounds like a nuisance until you realize it's handling genuine long-haul traffic for a city most Western travelers still treat as a day trip from Shanghai. That's a mistake. The airport scores an 87 out of 99 on connectivity, which puts it firmly in the category of airports that actually take you places rather than just shuffling you to a hub. With 125 direct routes across 24 countries, you have real options here.
Quick stats for HGH
- Direct destinations: 125
- Countries served: 24
- Continents reached: 5 of 6
- Average flight distance: 2,041 km
- Longest non-stop: Lisbon (LIS) — 10,733 km (~13h 25m)
- Shortest non-stop: Shanghai (PVG) — 166 km (~12 min)
- Reach score: 87/99
Why fly to Hangzhou?
The headline number is that longest route: Lisbon at 10,733km. That's not a short-haul airport playing dress-up with one ambitious flight. It tells you the infrastructure exists to move serious international traffic. Domestically, 95 routes fan out across China, including the almost absurdly short hop to Shanghai Pudong at 166km (fly it for the novelty, take the high-speed train for sanity). The regional spread is genuinely useful too — Thailand gets three direct routes, Korea and Vietnam each get two, and Malaysia rounds it out. For a city this culturally major — West Lake, Song-dynasty street culture, some of the best tea country in China — the connectivity finally matches the destination.
Longest non-stop flights from HGH
The furthest destinations you can reach non-stop from Hangzhou:
- Lisbon, Portugal (LIS) — 10,733 km, approximately 13h 25m
- Los Angeles, USA (LAX) — 10,580 km, approximately 13h 13m
- Madrid, Spain (MAD) — 10,265 km, approximately 12h 50m
- Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) — 9,376 km, approximately 11h 43m
- Cairo, Egypt (CAI) — 8,296 km, approximately 10h 22m
Short-haul flights from HGH
Quick getaway options with the shortest flights from Hangzhou:
- Shanghai, China (PVG) — 166 km, approximately 12 min
- Linyi, China (LYI) — 567 km, approximately 43 min
- Taipei, Taiwan (TPE) — 579 km, approximately 43 min
- Wuhan, China (WUH) — 598 km, approximately 45 min
- Jinjiang, China (JJN) — 631 km, approximately 47 min
Top countries by direct connections from HGH
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport connects to 24 countries. Here are the most served:
- China — 95 destinations (Ankang, Baishan, Baotou, Bazhong and 91 more)
- Thailand — 3 destinations (Bangkok, Bangkok, Phuket)
- Viet Nam — 2 destinations (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City)
- Republic of Korea — 2 destinations (Jeju, Seoul)
- Malaysia — 2 destinations (Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur)
- Australia — 2 destinations (Melbourne, Sydney)
- Japan — 2 destinations (Osaka, Tokyo)
- Kazakhstan — 1 destination (Almaty)
Where to fly from Hangzhou
Flights to China
Hangzhou has 95 direct routes to China:
- Shanghai (PVG) — 166 km
- Linyi (LYI) — 567 km
- Wuhan (WUH) — 598 km
- Jinjiang (JJN) — 631 km
- Xiamen (XMN) — 673 km
- Qingdao (TAO) — 682 km
- ...and 89 more destinations
Flights to Thailand
Hangzhou has 3 direct routes to Thailand:
- Bangkok (DMK) — 2,724 km
- Bangkok (BKK) — 2,730 km
- Phuket (HKT) — 3,370 km
Flights to Viet Nam
Hangzhou has 2 direct routes to Viet Nam:
- Hanoi (HAN) — 1,773 km
- Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) — 2,587 km
Tips for travelers at HGH
The airport express bus is your friend if you're not renting a car. Lines run regularly into the city center and take roughly 40-50 minutes depending on traffic, which in Hangzhou means budget for more. Taxis are metered and honest by Chinese standards. Peak travel periods around Chinese New Year and Golden Week (early October) hit hard — both on fares and airport crowds — so book early or fly around the edges of those windows. Bring the Alipay or WeChat Pay setup sorted before you arrive; cash acceptance at smaller vendors is increasingly patchy.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Hangzhou
What's the best way to get from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to the city center?
You can take the Airport Bus (about 30-40 minutes, very affordable), grab a taxi or ride-share like Didi (around 80-120 RMB), or use the airport shuttle train that connects to the metro system. The metro option is the most economical if you're comfortable with local transit.
When is the best time to fly to or from Hangzhou?
Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) offer the most pleasant weather and tend to have slightly lower prices than summer and Chinese New Year periods. Avoid traveling during major Chinese holidays like Chinese New Year, National Day, and summer vacation months if you want fewer crowds and better fares.
How many destinations can I reach directly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport?
You can fly non-stop to 125 destinations worldwide, making it one of China's most connected airports. This gives you excellent options for both domestic travel within China and international connections across Asia, Europe, and beyond.
What are the visa requirements for traveling through Hangzhou?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and destination—many countries have visa-free or visa-on-arrival agreements with China, but it's best to check with your airline or Chinese embassy beforehand. If you're just transiting through, you might qualify for a 144-hour visa-free transit in certain cases.
What's a useful tip for Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport?
Download the airport's official app or WeChat mini-program before you arrive for real-time flight info, terminal maps, and restaurant details. Also, the airport has excellent signage in English, and free WiFi throughout, so you'll have no trouble finding your way around.
How much should I budget for airport transfers and services at HGH?
Airport buses are very cheap at 10-20 RMB, taxis run 80-150 RMB depending on distance, and ride-shares are similarly priced. Food and shopping inside the terminal are moderately priced compared to other major airports, so you won't need to budget extra for those.
Plan your trip from Hangzhou
Browse the complete list of 125 destinations below to find your next flight from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Each route page includes distance, estimated flight time, and airline information to help you plan your trip.