Travelling from Changsha Airport (CSX) to Dalian Airport (DLC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Dalian's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Changsha.
Take your pick of 33 weekly Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with Xiamen Airlines is the earliest you can take. China Southern Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
Your CSX to DLC flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Dalian, China. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport:
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
China Southern ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CSX to DLC flights, with 95.16% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CSX and DLC:
Nanking / Nanjing Airport
Qingdao Airport
Jinan Yaoqiang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Changsha Airport (CSX) to Dalian Airport (DLC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport flight is £73. A return ticket is currently £217. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CSX to DLC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport.
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Handy information about Changsha Airport (CSX)
You'll find CSX at Changsha Ave.
Changsha Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from CSX land on time.
Changsha Airport is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Changsha. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CSX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Dalian Airport (DLC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DLC instead:
When to fly to Dalian Airport (DLC)
The quietest month for a flight from Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport is March, while May is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Dalian based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Changsha Airport to Dalian Airport for July if you'd like to visit Dalian during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CSX 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 discover other corners of China. Travel around 467 kms (290 miles) west to Beijing to check off its top sights. From Forbidden City to Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kms (240 miles) west of Dalian, Tianjin is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.