Travelling from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Taiyuan Airport (TYN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Taiyuan's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Sanya.
Every week, there are 24 Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, take the 07:55 Hainan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 11:25 with China Eastern Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SYX to TYN flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Taiyuan, China. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport:
Sichuan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 93.55% of services landing on schedule, Sichuan Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SYX to TYN flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYX and TYN:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Guiyang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sanya Airport (SYX) to Taiyuan Airport (TYN)
Currently, $1,477 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $6,009. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SYX to TYN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYX to TYN.
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Handy information about Sanya Airport (SYX)
SYX's address is Fenghuang Rd.
80% of flights leaving Sanya Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SYX.
Sanya Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Sanya. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYX? If you've booked an early flight from Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Taiyuan Airport (TYN)
Consider booking a hotel close to TYN if you're taking a late Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
When to fly to Taiyuan Airport (TYN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Taiyuan in March.
Lock in your flight from Sanya Airport to Taiyuan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Taiyuan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYX to TYN in January. Temperatures average between -13ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of China
Taiyuan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres north-east of Taiyuan, a visit to Beijing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.
Around 434 kilometres east of Taiyuan, Tianjin is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.