Flying from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Harbin Airport (HRB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Harbin Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Wuhan and Harbin are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from 56 weekly Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Harbin Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your WUH to HRB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are plenty of direct flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Harbin Airport, so getting to Harbin (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is China Southern.
China Southern ranks as the leading on-time carrier for WUH to HRB flights, with 94.04% of services arriving on schedule.
Handy information about Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
The address for WUH is Tianhe St.
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from WUH make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Central Wuhan to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near WUH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Harbin Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Harbin Airport (HRB)
Consider staying in a hotel near HRB if you're taking a late Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Harbin Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Harbin Airport (HRB) to central Harbin
HRB is located at Yingbin 1st Rd.
From Harbin Airport, Harbin is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Harbin Airport (HRB)
April is the busiest month for flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Harbin Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Harbin in March.
Lock in your flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Harbin Airport for July if you'd like to explore Harbin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -27ºC and -9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from WUH to HRB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Harbin, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Changchun to check off its top attractions. From Changchun Film Studio to Jingyuetan Ski Resort and Zoological and Botanical Garden of Changchun, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jilin is another sought-after destination in China and is around 209 kilometres south of Harbin. No journey is complete without visiting Lotus Temple, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and Longtan Mountain.