Cheap Flights to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Traveling to Northeast China? Discover flights to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), the busiest airport in the region and a key hub for connections across Japan and Russia.
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Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is located in Ganjingzi District, about 10 km northwest of downtown Dalian, Liaoning province, China. Opened in 1927, the airport handled nearly 19.8 million passengers in 2025 and serves as a hub for Dalian Airlines and a focus city for Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines, holding the largest number of destinations in Russia and the second-largest number of Japanese destinations among all Chinese airports.
Airport code
DLC (ICAO: ZYTL)
Location
Ganjingzi District, Dalian, Liaoning, China
Airlines serving
Dalian Airlines (hub), Hainan Airlines (focus city), China Southern Airlines (focus city), Air China
Popular Routes to and from Dalian
Domestic Chinese cities anchor Dalian’s schedule, alongside a notable international network across East Asia and beyond.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou
Onward Connections
Seoul, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Ulaanbaatar
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Dalian. Demand rises significantly around major Chinese holiday periods, including Lunar New Year, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those times.
About Dalian
Dalian is a major port city in Northeast China’s Liaoning province, known for its scenic coastline and European-influenced architecture, a legacy of its history under Russian and Japanese administration. The city serves as a key business and shipping hub for the region, reflecting its long-standing importance to Northeast Chinese trade.
Things to Know When Flying Into Dalian
China Southern Airlines leads Dalian’s route network, accounting for around 14% of all scheduled flights.
Dalian’s route network is 91% domestic and 9% international, with South Korea as the primary international market.
There are no direct flights between Dalian and the United States, Canada, or several other world regions; connections typically route through a major Chinese hub.
The airport has two terminal buildings and has reached its designed capacity, prompting construction of the new Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Dalian Zhoushuizi is a hub for Dalian Airlines and a focus city for Hainan Airlines and China Southern Airlines, with around 36 airlines connecting to 78 to 93 destinations.
Yes, Dalian Zhoushuizi has the largest number of destinations in Russia and the second-largest number of Japanese destinations among all Chinese airports.
Shanghai is the busiest route from Dalian, alongside strong connections to Nanjing and Hangzhou.
No, there are no direct services between Dalian and the United States, Canada, or several other world regions; connections typically route through a major Chinese hub.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well, with earlier booking recommended around major Chinese holiday travel periods.
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