China flag Yichang Airport (YIH)

Country China | Asia | Regional Hub | IATA: YIH | ICAO: ZHYC | Local time —

Destinations
50
Flights / day
40
Busiest route
Shenzhen
Top airline
Tianjin Airlines

Yichang Airport averages 40 flights per day to 50 destinations, with 37 domestic routes and seven international routes. A total of 19 airlines operate at YIH, led by Tianjin Airlines. This airport provides direct service to seven countries across one continent, with South Korea representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Yichang connects to Ürümqi, with a typical flight time of 4 hr 30 mins. Updated: October 19, 2026

Route Network

Yichang Airport connects 44 destinations worldwide, with Shenzhen standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Ürümqi, and the shortest flight is to Xianyang.

China flag Shenzhen (SZX) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
566 mi · 910 km
3
per day
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
678 mi · 1,092 km
2
per day
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
507 mi · 817 km
2
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 3 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
614 mi · 987 km
2
per day
China flag Guiyang (KWE) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
397 mi · 639 km
2
per day
China flag Kunming (KMG) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
644 mi · 1,036 km
1
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
718 mi · 1,155 km
1
per day
China flag Chengdu (CTU) – China 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
448 mi · 721 km
1
per day
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
420 mi · 675 km
1
per day
China flag Huangyan (HYN) – China 1 airline
—
YIH → HYN
1
per day
China flag Lanzhou (LHW) – China 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
611 mi · 984 km
1
per day
China flag Nanning (NNG) – China 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
586 mi · 943 km
1
per day
China flag Xuzhou (XUZ) – China 2 airlines
—
YIH → XUZ
1
per day
China flag Zhuhai (ZUH) – China 1 airline
—
YIH → ZUH
1
per day
China flag Zunyi (WMT) – China 1 airline
—
YIH → WMT
6
per week
China flag Beihai (BHY) – China 1 airline
—
YIH → BHY
5
per week
China flag Dalian (DLC) – China 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
814 mi · 1,309 km
5
per week
China flag Fuzhou (FOC) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
591 mi · 952 km
5
per week
China flag Ningbo (NGB) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
598 mi · 962 km
5
per week
China flag Sanya (SYX) – China 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
857 mi · 1,378 km
5
per week
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
980 mi · 1,577 km
5
per week
China flag Shantou (SWA) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
574 mi · 924 km
5
per week
China flag Shenyang (SHE) – China 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,016 mi · 1,634 km
5
per week
China flag Taiyuan (TYN) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
501 mi · 806 km
5
per week
China flag Wenzhou (WNZ) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
594 mi · 955 km
5
per week
China flag Xianyang (XIY) – China 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
312 mi · 503 km
5
per week
China flag Yantai (YNT) – China 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
732 mi · 1,178 km
5
per week
China flag Hohhot (HET) – China 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
712 mi · 1,145 km
4
per week
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
589 mi · 949 km
4
per week
China flag Huizhou (HUZ) – China 1 airline
—
YIH → HUZ
4
per week
China flag Qingdao (TAO) – China 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
638 mi · 1,026 km
4
per week
China flag Ürümqi (URC) – China 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,601 mi · 2,577 km
4
per week
China flag Haikou (HAK) – China 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
737 mi · 1,186 km
3
per week
China flag Jinan (TNA) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
546 mi · 878 km
3
per week
China flag Nantong (NTG) – China 1 airline
—
YIH → NTG
3
per week
China flag Quanzhou (JJN) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
589 mi · 948 km
3
per week
China flag Xiamen (XMN) – China 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
581 mi · 936 km
3
per week
China flag Yinchuan (INC) – China 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
630 mi · 1,013 km
3
per week
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,351 mi · 2,175 km
2
per week
South Korea flag Cheongju (CJJ) – South Korea 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
1,013 mi · 1,631 km
2
per week
China flag Lhasa (LXA) – China 1 airline
—
YIH → LXA
2
per week
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,263 mi · 2,033 km
2
per week
Lao People's Democratic Republic flag Vientiane (VTE) – Lao People's Democratic Republic 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,033 mi · 1,663 km
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Vladivostok (VVO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,438 mi · 2,315 km
1
per week

Route and destination data updated October 19, 2026.

Yichang Airport is served by 19 airlines, with Tianjin Airlines in the lead at 19% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 48% of routes. seven carriers operate only one route each. A total of five airlines operate international routes, compared with 15 airlines serving domestic routes. Tianjin Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Ürümqi with a flight time of 4 hrs 30 mins.

Tianjin Airlines (11 routes)
Air Changan (9 routes)
Donghai Airlines (8 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (7 routes)
Air China (2 routes)
China Southern Airlines (2 routes)
Beijing Capital Airlines (2 routes)
Lucky Air (2 routes)
Hainan Airlines (2 routes)
Chengdu Airlines (2 routes)
GX Airlines (2 routes)
Tibet Airlines (2 routes)
Shenzhen Airlines (1 routes)
Shanghai Airlines (1 routes)
China Express Airlines (1 routes)
Jin Air (1 routes)
Homer Air (1 routes)
Aero K Airlines (1 routes)
Yakutia (1 routes)

Yichang Airport provides direct service to seven countries across one continent. The route network is 84% domestic and 16% international. South Korea is the primary international destination.

China - 36/day
South Korea - 1/day
Hong Kong - 1/day
Thailand - 0/day
Philippines - 0/day
Lao People's Democratic Republic - 0/day
Russian Federation - 0/day

Delays

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Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#501 (40 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#405 (50 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

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Operational Context

Yichang (IATA: YIH) operates around 40 flights per day to 50 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 37 domestic and 7 international routes, with Tianjin Airlines as the leading carrier and Shenzhen currently the busiest connection. From YIH, passengers can reach 7 countries across 1 continent.

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