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Daocheng Yading Airport

稻城亚丁机场
📍 Daocheng ✈️ DCY / ZUDC 🗓️ 2013

🛫 Airport facts

IATA codeDCY
ICAO codeZUDC
Terminals1 terminal
Opened2013

📍 Airport address

Daocheng, Sichuan
Address in Chinese (for taxis): 四川稻城

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🚇 Getting to the city centre

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Getting to the city centre

The airport is about 50 km to the north of Daocheng city center. There is no metro; reach the city by airport shuttle bus or taxi, with taxi being the fastest and most convenient option.

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Traveller notes

At 4,411 m it is the highest civil airport in the world, serving the Yading scenic area. A domestic regional airport in Sichuan. Basic facilities (dining and small shops); ask the information desk about a prayer room.

🔄 Getting from the airport to the train stations

To Daocheng Railway Station (regular/high-speed): there is no metro; the best option is a taxi directly from the airport, about 100 minutes. The airport shuttle bus toward the city center is also available, from where you can change to the station. Allow extra time at remote regional airports.

🚆 Times and costs are approximate and may change. · All train stations in the city ←

🚌 Buses & cost to the city centre

🆓 Free shuttleNo free shuttle; airport buses and taxis are paid.
🚌 Bus routes机场大巴往返市区(民航班车),发车与航班衔接 / Airport shuttle bus to the city center, timed to flights (Airport shuttle to Daocheng)
🚕 Taxi costTaxi to Daocheng city center roughly ¥170–200, about 100 minutes depending on traffic.

💱 Prices are approximate in Chinese yuan (¥) and may change; confirm before boarding.

Source: Wikipedia, CAAC

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