How to find cheap flights to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
£497 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to LHW, the lowest fare is £290.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to LHW rises or falls.
Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Lanzhou, where Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines tend to offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Lanzhou. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Lanzhou, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport if you book a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Lanzhou
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Lanzhou is typically May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to LHW, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Lanzhou at its busiest, lock in your flights to LHW for July. Being on holiday during peak periods generally means more things to do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Lanzhou then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 15ºC and 31ºC, July is when Lanzhou is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -14ºC to 4ºC.
With one day of rain on average, December is the driest month in Lanzhou.
The wettest time of year is August. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around seven days of rainfall.
Travelling to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, these major airlines make getting to Lanzhou a breeze:
Think about booking your LHW plane ticket with Beijing Capital Airlines. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 95% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
When you hop off the plane at LHW, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to LHW:
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport has an on-time rating of 79%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is located in Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Getting to central Lanzhou from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
The distance from LHW to central Lanzhou is about 72 kms (45 miles).
You'll reach the centre in around 1 hour if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to LHW.
Lanzhou has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Lanzhou highlights
Hop off your flight to Lanzhou and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Gansu Provincial Museum: Located around 5 kms (3 miles) west of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Donggang Garden (South Gate): Here's where you can hit the pause button when exploring Lanzhou. You'll find this park roughly 5 kms (3 miles) south-east of the centre.
西关里: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Lanzhou experience.
How to get to Baiyin from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
The nearby city of Baiyin is about 105 kms (65 miles) from LHW. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Travelling from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Gaolan
If Gaolan is where your trip takes you, it's about 32 kms (20 miles) from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Explore more of China
There's a whole lot more of China ready to be uncovered. Around 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Lanzhou, set out for Tianshui. On the must-see list? Start with Wuhou Shrine, Yuyuan Park and Children's Paradise.
Xining might just become one of your favourite stops in China. You'll find it roughly 161 kms (100 miles) west of Lanzhou. Qinghai Plateau, Lilac Garden and Huangshui Forest Park are among the highlights. You can arrive here through Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN).
Expand your adventure to Wuwei. Roughly 177 kms (110 miles) north-west of Lanzhou, Yiwu Commerce and Trade City, 雷台公园-汉墓 and 雷台汉文化陈列馆 are reason enough to go.