Flights to China
The Forbidden City, the Great Wall and modern megacities like Shanghai — China offers one of the widest ranges of destinations in the world. Here's what to know before you go.
China at a glance
Capital
Beijing
Population
1,404.9 M
Currency
Yuan (¥)
Language
Mandarin
Foreign visitor entries
131.9 M
Continent
Asia
Time zone
UTC+8
Airports covered
23
Why visit China
Between imperial history and modern megacities
Imperial history
The Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army of Xi'an bear witness to thousands of years of imperial history.
Modern megacities
Shanghai and Shenzhen showcase the rapid urban transformation of contemporary China.
Regional cuisine
Every province cultivates its own culinary traditions, offering a diversity rarely matched elsewhere.
Spectacular landscapes
Zhangjiajie and Guilin rank among the country's most photographed natural landscapes.
Flying to China
Beijing's airport covered by SniperAir
Beijing Capital
One of the capital's two international airports, alongside Daxing (PKX), also covered.
Beyond Beijing and Shanghai, SniperAir already covers 21 other Chinese airports — including several cities in the west of the country — with destination pages being added progressively.
SniperAir destinations in China
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Beijing
The capital and its two international airports.
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Xi'an
Xi'an: the Terracotta Army, the city wall, the Muslim Quarter and the Silk Road, with price alerts on flights to XIY.
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Shanghai
The Bund facing the skyscrapers of Pudong.
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Chengdu
Giant pandas, Sichuan hot pot and thousands of teahouses in slow-paced Chengdu
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Shenzhen
A tech city born in 1980, next to Hong Kong, with a 1394 Ming fortress
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Guangzhou (Canton)
Pearl River trading port, yum cha mornings and a 600 m Canton Tower at night
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Hangzhou
UNESCO West Lake, Longjing tea fields and a Southern Song capital an hour from Shanghai
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Nanjing
Ming capital with city walls, the Xiaoling tomb and salted duck
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Chongqing
Mountain city where a monorail runs through a building, hot pot and lit riverbanks
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Xiamen
Seaside Fujian city facing Taiwan, with car-free Piano Island and UNESCO villas
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Qingdao
Red-tiled German villas, city beaches and the home of Tsingtao beer
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Sanya
Tropical bays, Yalong Bay resorts and a 108 m Guanyin on Hainan's southern tip
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Kunming
The City of Eternal Spring: Dian Lake, flowers and the gateway to the Stone Forest
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Guilin
Limestone peaks and the Li River cruise to Yangshuo, 83 km of karst
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Zhangjiajie
Over 3,000 sandstone pillars, the Avatar mountain and a 7,455 m cableway
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Lijiang
A UNESCO old town below a 5,596 m snow mountain, home of Naxi culture
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Wuhan
The Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and hot dry noodles at the Yangtze and Han confluence
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Zhengzhou
A Yellow River rail hub and the base for Shaolin, Kaifeng and Luoyang
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Haikou
Hainan's capital, with arcaded Qilou streets, volcanic geopark and mangroves
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Dunhuang
Mogao Caves, singing dunes and a crescent lake in the Gobi
DiscoverOther Chinese cities (in the west of the country…) will progressively join this list.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about China
What's the best airport to fly into China?
Beijing Capital (PEK) is one of the capital's two international airports, alongside Daxing (PKX). SniperAir also covers 21 other Chinese airports depending on the region you're visiting.
What's the best time of year to visit China?
Autumn generally offers the clearest skies and the best conditions for visiting Beijing.
Is China more than just Beijing?
Absolutely — SniperAir already covers 23 Chinese airports, from Shanghai to Xi'an. Xi'an, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing already have their own page, and other cities will follow progressively.
Do I need a visa to visit China?
It depends on your nationality. Some travelers are eligible for visa-free entry for a short stay; it's best to check the current entry requirements with the relevant authorities before booking.
How do I get alerted when a flight to China drops below my budget?
Create a SniperAir alert profile with your departure airport and your Chinese destination: we watch prices for you and notify you as soon as an opportunity matching your criteria appears.
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