Airport

DLC Zhoushuizi Airport

Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) serves Dalian. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADLC
ICAOZYTL
Non-stop59
Airlines26
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation33 m

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The airport in numbers

Zhoushuizi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Zhoushuizi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 6.4M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 20M in 2019.

Passengers / year
6.4M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
20M
in 2019
Elevation
33 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
People's Liberation Army Air Force
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Zhoushuizi Airport to Dalian

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Distances

From DLC to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Dalian8 km17 min—
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Which way suits you from Zhoushuizi Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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Route network

Where you can fly from Zhoushuizi Airport

Non-stop flights to about 59 destinations, operated by 26 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: China Southern Airlines · Air China · China Eastern Airlines · Shenzhen Airlines · Hainan Airlines · All Nippon Airways · Xiamen Airlines · Sichuan Airlines · Japan Air System · Potomac Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Zhoushuizi Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Zhoushuizi Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Zhoushuizi Airport to the centre of Dalian?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Zhoushuizi Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Zhoushuizi Airport to Dalian?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Zhoushuizi Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Zhoushuizi Airport?
About 59 destinations, including Hangzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai, Jinan. 26 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Zhoushuizi Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Zhoushuizi Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Zhoushuizi Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes