Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC): what you need to know
The timezone in Dalian is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Give yourself enough time to make your SYD to DLC flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and DLC include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport flight is $419. A round-trip ticket is currently $665. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SYD to DLC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that depart Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DLC instead:
Getting from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to central Dalian
DLC is located at 100 Yingke Road.
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to the centre of Dalian has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Dalian. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport for July if you want to visit Dalian during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to DLC in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 0ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've done Dalian, now it's time to explore other corners of China. Travel about 467 kilometres west to Beijing to tick off its top sights. From Forbidden City to Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tianjin is another essential stop in China and is around 386 kilometres west of Dalian. No trip is complete without seeing Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.