Jiuhuang (Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong) Airport is 12 kilometers from Chuanzhusi Town, located in Songpan County of the Aba Autonomous Prefecture. With an altitude of 3,400 meters,it is just about 88 kilometers from Jiuzhai Valley National Park and about 53 kilometers from Huanglong National Scenic Reserve.
As the first airport in Aba Autonomous Prefecture, Jiuhuang Airport has a two-storey terminal building, sizing 20,000 square meters (23,920 square yards). Four check-in counters, two security channels, one VIP security channel, and four VIP waiting rooms are provided there for passengers’ convenience. It is reported that this airport will satisfy the goal of 2.5 million’s passenger throughput by 2020.
Air China (CA), China Southern Airlines (CZ), China Eastern Airlines (MU), Sichuan Airlines (3U), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH), Chongqing Airlines (OQ), Hainan Airlines (HU), West Air (PN),
Chengdu Airlines (EU), Lucky Air (8L)
Because of the earthquake on Aug. 8th, 2017, direct flights to/from many cities have been cancelled. Currently, Jiuhuang Airport only operates 2 air routes to
Chengdu and
Chongqing. Visitors are suggested to reconfirm the flight schedules or postpone travel plans to Jiuzhaigou.
Add: Chuanzhusi Town,Songpan County, Aba Prefecture in Sichuan Province
Airport Code: JZH
Tips for Taking Flight
1. It is recommended to arrive at the airport 1.5 hours beforehand since the check-in counter is closed 30 minutes before flight departure.
2. 16th Nov. to 31st Mar. is the low season of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, so flights from
Chongqing and Xi'an might be canceled and the airport shuttle bus may also be canceled. Visitors can go to Chengdu first and then take a flight to get there.
3. The demand for air tickets has always exceeded supply since the opening of the airport. Passenger should book tickets in advance.
4. With a high altitude, the temperature variation from day to night at the airport is very big. Passengers should take care to stay warm.
5. Due to its special geographical position and very changeable weather, flight delays happen frequently.