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SWA Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) serves Shantou. 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.

IATASWA
ICAOZGOW
Non-stop23
Airlines9
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

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The airport in numbers

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 3.6M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 7.4M in 2019.

Opened
1974
52 years ago
Passengers / year
3.6M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
7.4M
in 2019
Operator
People's Liberation Army Air Force
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Shantou

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 SWA 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.)
Jieyang14 km30 min—
Chaozhou17 km35 min—
Shantou28 km40 min—
Puning43 km61 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Shantou ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 23 destinations, operated by 9 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: China Southern Airlines · Air Foyle · China Eastern Airlines · Shenzhen Airlines · Air China · Shanghai Airlines · Sichuan Airlines · Jetstar Asia Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Jieyang Chaoshan International 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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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

Rates in Shantou shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to the centre of Shantou?
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 Jieyang Chaoshan International 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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Shantou?
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 Jieyang Chaoshan International 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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport?
About 23 destinations, including Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Nanjing. 9 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 Jieyang Chaoshan International 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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Jieyang Chaoshan International 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

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