China flag Hangzhou Airport (HGH)

Country China | Asia | Major Hub | IATA: HGH | ICAO: ZSHC | Elevation 23 ft · 7 m | Local time —

Destinations
121
Flights / day
453
Busiest route
Guangzhou
Top airline
Loong Air

Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport averages 453 flights per day to 121 destinations, with 92 domestic routes and 23 international routes. A total of 49 airlines operate at HGH, led by Loong Air. This airport provides direct service to 19 countries across four continents, with Hong Kong representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Hangzhou Xiaoshan connects to Lisbon, with a typical flight time of 13 hr 35 mins. Updated: July 17, 2026

Route Network

Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport connects 115 destinations worldwide, with Guangzhou standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Lisbon, and the shortest flight is to Shanghai.

China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 10 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
645 mi · 1,038 km
31
per day
China flag Shenzhen (SZX) – China 9 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
665 mi · 1,071 km
29
per day
China flag Xianyang (XIY) – China 8 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
741 mi · 1,193 km
20
per day
China flag Kunming (KMG) – China 9 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,127 mi · 1,813 km
17
per day
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 6 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
680 mi · 1,095 km
16
per day
China flag Qingdao (TAO) – China 5 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
424 mi · 683 km
14
per day
China flag Shenyang (SHE) – China 6 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
806 mi · 1,298 km
14
per day
China flag Harbin (HRB) – China 6 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,109 mi · 1,785 km
13
per day
China flag Chongqing (CKG) – China 7 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
826 mi · 1,329 km
13
per day
China flag Guiyang (KWE) – China 8 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
866 mi · 1,394 km
12
per day
China flag Dalian (DLC) – China 8 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
607 mi · 977 km
11
per day
China flag Lanzhou (LHW) – China 7 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,061 mi · 1,707 km
11
per day
China flag Ürümqi (URC) – China 7 airlines
5 hr 20 mins
2,029 mi · 3,266 km
11
per day
China flag Changchun (CGQ) – China 6 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
994 mi · 1,599 km
10
per day
China flag Sanya (SYX) – China 5 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,076 mi · 1,732 km
9
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 4 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
680 mi · 1,094 km
9
per day
China flag Tianjin (TSN) – China 5 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
639 mi · 1,028 km
9
per day
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 6 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
954 mi · 1,535 km
8
per day
China flag Zhengzhou (CGO) – China 5 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
485 mi · 781 km
8
per day
China flag Zhuhai (ZUH) – China 6 airlines
—
HGH → ZUH
8
per day
China flag Taiyuan (TYN) – China 4 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
685 mi · 1,102 km
8
per day
China flag Shantou (SWA) – China 6 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
521 mi · 838 km
8
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
714 mi · 1,150 km
7
per day
China flag Xiamen (XMN) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
417 mi · 672 km
7
per day
China flag Hohhot (HET) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
878 mi · 1,413 km
6
per day
China flag Haikou (HAK) – China 4 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
945 mi · 1,521 km
5
per day
China flag Shijiazhuang (SJW) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
645 mi · 1,038 km
5
per day
China flag Xining (XNN) – China 4 airlines
—
HGH → XNN
5
per day
China flag Yinchuan (INC) – China 4 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
999 mi · 1,608 km
5
per day
China flag Lijiang (LJG) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,249 mi · 2,010 km
5
per day
China flag Nanning (NNG) – China 4 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
923 mi · 1,485 km
5
per day
China flag Chengdu (CTU) – China 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
982 mi · 1,580 km
5
per day
China flag Wuhan (WUH) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
373 mi · 600 km
5
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 5 airlines
5 hr 40 mins
2,268 mi · 3,650 km
4
per day
Macao flag Macau (MFM) – Macao 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
701 mi · 1,128 km
4
per day
China flag Xiaguan (DLU) – China 3 airlines
—
HGH → DLU
4
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 4 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
607 mi · 978 km
4
per day
China flag Yantai (YNT) – China 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
514 mi · 828 km
4
per day
China flag Guilin City (KWL) – China 4 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
723 mi · 1,164 km
4
per day
China flag Jinghong (JHG) – China 3 airlines
—
HGH → JHG
3
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 3 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,697 mi · 2,731 km
3
per day
China flag Hailar (HLD) – China 3 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,311 mi · 2,111 km
3
per day
Malaysia flag Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Malaysia 3 airlines
5 hr 40 mins
2,260 mi · 3,637 km
3
per day
China flag Weihai (WEH) – China 2 airlines
—
HGH → WEH
3
per day
South Korea flag Jeju City (CJU) – South Korea 3 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
422 mi · 678 km
2
per day
China flag Luzhou (LZO) – China 2 airlines
—
HGH → LZO
2
per day
China flag Mianyang (MIG) – China 2 airlines
—
HGH → MIG
2
per day
China flag Yuncheng (YCU) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
642 mi · 1,034 km
2
per day
China flag Foshan (FUO) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → FUO
2
per day
China flag Yibin (YBP) – China 2 airlines
—
HGH → YBP
2
per day
China flag Enshi (ENH) – China 2 airlines
—
HGH → ENH
2
per day
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 2 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,607 mi · 2,586 km
2
per day
China flag Quanzhou (JJN) – China 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
392 mi · 631 km
1
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 3 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
359 mi · 578 km
1
per day
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 3 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
911 mi · 1,466 km
1
per day
Kazakhstan flag Almaty (ALA) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
6 hr 15 mins
2,533 mi · 4,077 km
1
per day
China flag Baotou (BAV) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → BAV
1
per day
China flag Beihai (BHY) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → BHY
1
per day
China flag Changsha (CSX) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
457 mi · 736 km
1
per day
China flag Dunhuang (DNH) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → DNH
1
per day
China flag Ganzhou (KOW) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → KOW
1
per day
China flag Huizhou (HUZ) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → HUZ
1
per day
China flag Linyi (LYI) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LYI
1
per day
China flag Liuzhou (LZH) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LZH
1
per day
China flag Luxi (LUM) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LUM
1
per day
China flag Nanchong (NAO) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → NAO
1
per day
China flag Ordos (DSN) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → DSN
1
per day
China flag Shiyan (WDS) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → WDS
1
per day
China flag Weifang (WEF) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → WEF
1
per day
China flag Xingyi (ACX) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → ACX
1
per day
China flag Yichang (YIH) – China 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
534 mi · 859 km
1
per day
China flag Zhanjiang (ZHA) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → ZHA
1
per day
China flag Zhaotong (ZAT) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → ZAT
1
per day
China flag Zunyi (ZYI) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → ZYI
1
per day
China flag Zunyi (WMT) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → WMT
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
8 hr 50 mins
3,940 mi · 6,342 km
1
per day
Viet Nam flag Hanoi (HAN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,101 mi · 1,772 km
1
per day
Malaysia flag Kota Kinabalu (BKI) – Malaysia 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,702 mi · 2,740 km
1
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
103 mi · 166 km
1
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,215 mi · 1,956 km
6
per week
China flag Yan'an (ENY) – China 2 airlines
—
HGH → ENY
5
per week
Thailand flag Bangkok (DMK) – Thailand 2 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,692 mi · 2,724 km
5
per week
China flag Changde (CGD) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → CGD
5
per week
China flag Datong (DAT) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → DAT
5
per week
China flag Dongying (DOY) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → DOY
5
per week
China flag Guangyuan (GYS) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → GYS
5
per week
China flag Hanzhong (HZG) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → HZG
5
per week
China flag Linfen (LFQ) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LFQ
5
per week
China flag Nanyang (NNY) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → NNY
5
per week
China flag Qingyang (IQN) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → IQN
5
per week
China flag Wanxian (WXN) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → WXN
5
per week
China flag Xiangfan (XFN) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → XFN
5
per week
China flag Yulin (UYN) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → UYN
5
per week
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
9 hr 15 mins
4,159 mi · 6,693 km
4
per week
China flag Luoyang (LYA) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LYA
4
per week
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 1 airline
11 hr 0 mins
5,155 mi · 8,297 km
3
per week
China flag Chifeng (CIF) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → CIF
3
per week
China flag Dazhou (DZH) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → DZH
3
per week
China flag Handan (HDG) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → HDG
3
per week
China flag Hengyang (HNY) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → HNY
3
per week
China flag Jinchang (JIC) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → JIC
3
per week
China flag Jingzhou (SHS) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → SHS
3
per week
China flag Kashgar (KHG) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → KHG
3
per week
China flag Longnan (LNL) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LNL
3
per week
China flag Qinhuangdao (BPE) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → BPE
3
per week
China flag Korla (KRL) – China 2 airlines
—
HGH → KRL
3
per week
China flag Aral (ACF) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → ACF
2
per week
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 1 airline
13 hr 35 mins
6,670 mi · 10,734 km
2
per week
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 1 airline
13 hr 5 mins
6,379 mi · 10,266 km
2
per week
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
9 hr 20 mins
4,254 mi · 6,847 km
2
per week
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
7 hr 0 mins
2,924 mi · 4,706 km
2
per week
China flag Ankang (AKA) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → AKA
1
per week
China flag Lhasa (LXA) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LXA
1
per week
Australia flag Melbourne (MEL) – Australia 1 airline
10 hr 20 mins
4,950 mi · 7,966 km
1
per week
China flag Nyingchi (LZY) – China 1 airline
—
HGH → LZY
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 17, 2026.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport is served by 49 airlines, with Loong Air in the lead at 14% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 36% of routes. 25 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 24 airlines operate international routes, compared with 31 airlines serving domestic routes. Beijing Capital Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Lisbon with a flight time of 13 hrs 35 mins.

Loong Air (43 routes)
Xiamen Airlines (36 routes)
Air China (32 routes)
Beijing Capital Airlines (31 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (27 routes)
Hainan Airlines (18 routes)
China Southern Airlines (16 routes)
Sichuan Airlines (16 routes)
Shandong Airlines (11 routes)
Juneyao Airlines (8 routes)
Tianjin Airlines (7 routes)
Spring Airlines (6 routes)
Tibet Airlines (4 routes)
Okay Airways (4 routes)
Hebei Airlines (4 routes)
Shenzhen Airlines (3 routes)
Chengdu Airlines (3 routes)
Suparna Airlines (2 routes)
Kunming Airlines (2 routes)
Lucky Air (2 routes)
China United Airlines (2 routes)
Air Macau (2 routes)
China Express Airlines (2 routes)
Urumqi Airlines (2 routes)
9 Air Co (1 routes)
Ruili Airlines (1 routes)
Jiangxi Airlines (1 routes)
West Air (China) (1 routes)
Air Changan (1 routes)
Colorful Guizhou Airlines (1 routes)
Cathay Pacific (1 routes)
Hong Kong Airlines (1 routes)
Scoot (1 routes)
Singapore Airlines (1 routes)
Asiana Airlines (1 routes)
Korean Air (1 routes)
Air Guilin (1 routes)
Thai Vietjet Air (1 routes)
AirAsia X (1 routes)
EVA Air (1 routes)
Donghai Airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
AirAsia (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
Thai AirAsia (1 routes)
Thai Lion Air (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
EgyptAir (1 routes)
Uzbekistan Airways (1 routes)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport provides direct service to 19 countries across four continents. The route network is 80% domestic and 20% international. Hong Kong is the primary international destination.

China - 410/day
Hong Kong - 9/day
South Korea - 6/day
Singapore - 4/day
Macao - 4/day
Malaysia - 4/day
Thailand - 3/day
Viet Nam - 3/day
Japan - 2/day
Taiwan - 1/day
Kazakhstan - 1/day
United Arab Emirates - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Egypt - 0/day
Portugal - 0/day
Spain - 0/day
Russian Federation - 0/day
Uzbekistan - 0/day
Australia - 0/day

Delays

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Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#63 (453 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#116 (121 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
11,834 ft 3,607 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete
11,834 ft 3,607 m 148 ft 45 m Concrete
11,148 ft 3,398 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete
11,148 ft 3,398 m 197 ft 60 m Concrete

Runway Length

Runways at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Hangzhou Xiaoshan (IATA: HGH) operates around 453 flights per day to 121 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 92 domestic and 23 international routes, with Loong Air as the leading carrier and Guangzhou currently the busiest connection. From HGH, passengers can reach 19 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,607 m (11,834 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Hangzhou Xiaoshan serves as a major hub for eastern China and a key gateway for Hangzhou and the wider Yangtze River Delta. Its route network is weighted toward domestic services, with a substantial international schedule that supports business, leisure, and connecting traffic. The airport’s traffic mix typically combines high-frequency short-haul domestic routes with medium- and long-haul links to destinations across Asia and beyond.

The airport is served by a broad mix of Chinese carriers, with Loong Air a leading operator. Its route structure reflects both point-to-point demand and hub traffic, with Guangzhou among the most active city pairs. International service is smaller than the domestic network but still important for regional and intercontinental connectivity.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Hangzhou Xiaoshan uses a terminal system designed to handle large-scale domestic and international passenger flows within a single airport complex. The terminals are organized to separate traffic streams while still supporting efficient transfers and airside access for connecting passengers.

Passenger processing is arranged around standard check-in, security, and boarding flows, with international and domestic operations handled in designated areas. The terminal environment is oriented toward high-volume commercial service rather than small-airport operations, so passengers should expect a full-service major airport layout with multiple retail and service zones.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Multiple passenger terminals
  • Separate domestic and international processing areas
  • Transfer-oriented layout
  • High-volume commercial airport operations

Passenger-facing facilities typically include retail, food and beverage outlets, currency and banking services, and standard airside passenger amenities. For official airport information, terminal and service details are best checked through the airport’s own passenger guidance pages.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Retail outlets
  • Food and beverage services
  • Banking and currency services
  • Passenger assistance facilities

Airport Lounges

Lounges at Hangzhou Xiaoshan are generally associated with airlines, premium cabin travel, and eligible loyalty or status passengers, with additional access options depending on the carrier and lounge arrangement. Lounge facilities are typically located airside in the terminal areas serving departing passengers.

Notable lounges include:

  • Airline-operated lounges
  • Premium passenger lounges

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a standard major-airport mix of dining choices, with quick-service outlets, beverage counters, and sit-down options distributed through the passenger terminals. The food offering is designed to serve both domestic and international travelers, with a combination of Chinese and general travel-oriented catering.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Cafes and beverage counters
  • Sit-down dining outlets
  • Concession food courts

Public Transport and Parking

Hangzhou Xiaoshan is connected to the city by road and public transport, with ground access centered on airport express services, taxis, and private vehicles. Travelers should check the airport’s official transport information for the latest access options and operating details, especially if they are connecting from central Hangzhou or other parts of Zhejiang. Official airport parking information is available through the airport’s own passenger resources, including its transport guidance pages.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Airport express bus
  • Taxi
  • Private car
  • Ride-hailing
  • Public bus services

Parking is provided for short-stay and longer-stay users, with products intended for drop-offs, pickups, and extended trips. As with most major airports, parking arrangements and availability can change, so official airport guidance is the best source for current conditions and pricing.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Pick-up and drop-off areas
  • Passenger parking lots

Runways and Operations

Hangzhou Xiaoshan operates a major runway system capable of supporting a wide range of commercial aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body types. The airport’s longest runway is 3,607 m, which supports regular scheduled operations and gives the airport flexibility for domestic and international traffic.

The runway and airfield layout are designed for high-frequency airline operations and the airport’s role as a major hub. This supports a broad daily schedule, with significant domestic movement and a meaningful international segment.

The runway system includes:

  • At least one runway 3,607 m long
  • Commercial jet operations
  • Narrow-body and wide-body aircraft support
  • High-frequency scheduled service

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

The airport functions as a major hub in China’s civil aviation network and a principal gateway for Hangzhou. Its traffic profile reflects a strong domestic base, supported by international services to multiple countries across several continents. That mix gives the airport a dual role as both a regional connector and an international departure point.

Demand is shaped by the economic importance of Hangzhou and the surrounding urban region, with a large volume of domestic business travel alongside leisure and outbound international traffic. The busiest routes generally link the airport with major Chinese metropolitan centers, while international services provide onward access to Asia and selected long-haul markets.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Major hub status
  • Domestic connectivity
  • International gateway function
  • Regional business travel support

Location and Catchment Area

Hangzhou Xiaoshan is located in Hangzhou and serves the city as well as the wider metropolitan and provincial catchment. Its position makes it a practical gateway for travelers from eastern Zhejiang and nearby parts of the Yangtze River Delta.

The airport is also relevant to cross-city and regional travel because of Hangzhou’s role as a major economic center. Its catchment extends to business travelers, residents of the metro area, and passengers connecting to domestic and international networks.

The airport serves:

  • Hangzhou city
  • The wider Hangzhou metropolitan area
  • Eastern Zhejiang
  • Yangtze River Delta travelers

Hotels Near the Airport

Nearby hotel options are useful for transit passengers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers who need to stay close to the airport. Airport-area accommodation is generally aimed at short stays and schedule-sensitive trips.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • No specific nearby hotel names could be verified confidently from the available information

Airport History

Hangzhou Xiaoshan was developed to serve as the main commercial airport for Hangzhou as the city’s air travel demand expanded beyond the capacity and role of earlier facilities. Its development reflected the rapid growth of the city and the broader economic rise of eastern Zhejiang.

Over time, the airport expanded from a regional facility into a major hub airport. This growth was accompanied by terminal and airside development to accommodate rising domestic demand and a larger international schedule. The airport’s operational footprint broadened as airlines added more routes and frequencies.

As traffic increased, the airport continued to modernize its passenger handling areas and airfield infrastructure to support larger aircraft and higher service volumes. These changes helped it take on a more important transfer role within the national network.

Today, the airport functions as Hangzhou’s principal commercial aviation gateway and a significant hub for both domestic connectivity and international services.

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