China has 259 airports operating 13736 routes in our weekly dataset, with 10 airlines on record connecting to 8+ countries.
Quick facts
- Airports
- 259
- Scheduled routes
- 13,736
- Top airlines
- 10
- Outbound countries
- 8+
- Most-competitive route
- CKG → SZX · 11 carriers
Top airports in China
| # | Airport | IATA | Routes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai | PVG | 552 routes | Departures → |
| 2 | Chengdu | TFU | 487 routes | Departures → |
| 3 | Guangzhou | CAN | 434 routes | Departures → |
| 4 | Chongqing | CKG | 404 routes | Departures → |
| 5 | Xian | XIY | 391 routes | Departures → |
| 6 | Kunming | KMG | 377 routes | Departures → |
| 7 | Beijing | PKX | 348 routes | Departures → |
| 8 | Shenzhen | SZX | 330 routes | Departures → |
| 9 | Hangzhou | HGH | 316 routes | Departures → |
| 10 | Beijing | PEK | 307 routes | Departures → |
Top airlines based in China
| # | Airline | IATA | Routes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China Eastern Airlines | MU | 1540 routes | Network → |
| 2 | China Southern Airlines | CZ | 1196 routes | Network → |
| 3 | Air China | CA | 1036 routes | Network → |
| 4 | Sichuan Airlines | 3U | 697 routes | Network → |
| 5 | Gestair | G5 | 610 routes | Network → |
| 6 | Hainan Airlines | HU | 591 routes | Network → |
| 7 | Tianjin Airlines | GS | 526 routes | Network → |
| 8 | Xiamen Airlines | MF | 525 routes | Network → |
| 9 | Spring Airlines | 9C | 514 routes | Network → |
| 10 | Chengdu Airlines | EU | 464 routes | Network → |
Most-competitive routes from China
Most-served international destinations
- Bangkok (BKK) · Thailand — 28 carriers
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL) · Malaysia — 21 carriers
- Seoul (ICN) · Republic of Korea — 20 carriers
- Hong Kong (HKG) · Hong Kong SAR — 20 carriers
- Osaka (KIX) · Japan — 19 carriers
- Singapore (SIN) · Singapore — 16 carriers
- Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) · Viet Nam — 16 carriers
- Vientiane (VTE) · Lao People's Democratic Republic — 15 carriers
Where China flies to
- Republic of Korea — 155 routes to 6 airports
- Japan — 120 routes to 9 airports
- Thailand — 112 routes to 5 airports
- Malaysia — 104 routes to 7 airports
- Hong Kong SAR — 88 routes to 1 airport
- Russia — 74 routes to 15 airports
- Viet Nam — 73 routes to 5 airports
- Taiwan — 64 routes to 4 airports
Frequently asked questions
How many airports are in China?
China has 259 airports in our dataset.
How many non-stop routes originate in China?
China has 13736 routes departing from its airports in our weekly dataset.
Which airlines operate most routes from China?
Top operators by route count: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Gestair.
Which is the busiest airport in China?
By scheduled-route count, Shanghai (PVG) is the busiest airport in China with 552 routes departing.
What is the most-connected international destination from China?
Bangkok (BKK), Thailand sees the most competition with 28 carriers serving it from China.
Which countries do China-based airlines fly to most?
Top outbound countries: Republic of Korea (155 routes), Japan (120 routes), Thailand (112 routes), Malaysia (104 routes), Hong Kong SAR (88 routes).