Ganzi Kangding Airport
Kangding Airport is the third highest altitude airport in the world. Till now, the passenger throughput of the airport has reached 0.33 million.Airport Code: KGT
Location: It is located in Kangding City of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, 38 kilometers (18 miles) away from downtown Kangding.
Airlines:
Lucky Airlines (8L), Sichuan Airlines (3U), China Southern Airlines (CZ), Xiamen Airlines (MF), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH), Juneyao Airlines (HO).
Ganzi Kangding Airport Flights Schedule
Presently, it operates 2 domestic air routes, and the destinations include cities such as Chengdu, Chongqing and Lhasa. In the future, it will open the Beijing – Kangding air route.
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From |
Frequency (weekly) |
Travel Time |
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Chengdu |
2 on each Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun;
1 on each Tues, Thurs, Sat.
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55M - 1H10M |
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Chongqing |
1 on each Tues, Thurs, Sat. |
1H30M |
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Lhasa |
1 on each day |
1H55M |
How to Travel between Kangding Airport and Downtown Kangding: Airport Shuttle Bus
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Airport – Downtown Kangding |
Downtown Kangding - Airport |
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Departure Time |
Depart after the flights arrive 10 minutes |
09:00 |
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Pick-up Point |
Gate of Airport Terminal |
Kangding Xiangyun Hotel, No. 28, Jianlu Street, Lucheng District
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Ticket Fare |
CNY 35 |
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How to Travel from Kangding Airport to Kangding Coach Station
Take airport shuttle bus and get off at No.28, Jianlu Street of Lucheng District, then walk about 356 meters (383 yards) to Xiangyangqiao. Transfer to city bus line 1 or 2 and arrive at Kangding Coach Station directly, which takes 1 hour and 35 minutes and costs CNY 37.
Transportation to Nearby Scenic Spots
1. Tagong
Take airport shuttle bus and city bus to Kangding Coach Station at first, then travel from Kangding to Tagong.
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Kangding Coach Station – Tagong Coach Station |
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Departure Time |
08:00, 15:00 |
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Ticket Price |
CNY 20 |
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Duration |
About 4 hours |
2. Xinduqiao County
Travel from airport to Kangding Coach Station at first, then take intercity buses to Xinduqiao County.
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Kangding Coach Station – Xinduqiao Coach Station |
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Departure Time |
06:00, 15:00 |
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Ticket Price |
CNY 20 |
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Duration |
About 3 hours |
Services and Facilities
VIP Lounge:
Next to gate 2. Opening hours: 08:00 - The last departure flight
The First Class Lounge:
Next to gate 3. Opening hours: 08:00 - The last departure flight
Special Service:
They are provided the luggage service for the seniors, unaccompanied children, the disable and other people in need. When purchasing the ticket, it is necessary to inform of the requirement. Upon getting to the airport, fill in the Special Service Application, and then the airport staff will arrange it.
Famous Attractions to Visit in Kangding
1: Mount Gongga
In Tibetan, "Gong" means ice and snow, "Ga" means white, so Gongga means "White Iceberg" and "The Highest Snow Mountain". Mount Gongga is the highest mountain in Sichuan Province with an altitude of 7,556 meters (8,263 yards). It is a world-famous holy land for mountain exploration and mountaineering, and it is also famous for the 159 modern glaciers at the foot of the mountain. There are Gongga Temple, Tagong Temple and other Tibetan Buddhist temples in the scenic area, and tourists can enjoy the colorful ethnic customs of Tibetan and Yi people.
2: Tagong Grassland
Tagong Grassland, the most famous grassland in Ganzi Prefecture, is located in Tagong Town, Kangding City, and 113 kilometers (70 miles) away from Kangding. Sichuan – Tibet Highway passes through the territory, and the rivers, grasslands, forests, mountains, temples, Tibetan houses and rich Tibetan customs along the highway constitute the charming scenery of Tagong Grassland. In summer and autumn, the scenery of Tagong grassland is picturesque with many kinds of wild flowers blooming.
The airport near Kangding: Daocheng Yading Airport
