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IATA: DAT · Datong, China

Datong Airport Guide

CapitalBeijing
Population1,408,280,000
CurrencyCNY ¥ Chinese yuan
LanguageMandarin
Time ZoneUTC+08:00 CST
AirportDAT
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~10,485,600

Datong Airport (IATA: DAT) is a key aviation hub serving Datong and the wider China region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Datong from DAT

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Datong Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at DAT

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Datong Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Datong Airport (DAT) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
DAT / ZBDT
Serves
Datong
Country
China
Local time now
22:52 (CST)
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Currency
CNY (¥)
Capital
Beijing
Coordinates
40.0603, 113.4820

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Nonstop destinations from DAT

Datong Yungang International Airport has published nonstop service to 7 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from DAT.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
TaiyuanTYNChina267 km
BeijingPEKChina265 km
ChangzhiCIHChina425 km
TianjinTSNChina347 km
Xi'anXIYChina751 km
BeijingNAYChina249 km
Shanghai (Pudong)PVGChina1,243 km

Airlines serving DAT

6 carriers publish nonstop service at DAT, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
China EasternMUFull Service4
Tianjin AirlinesGSRegional4
Air ChinaCAFull Service2
China SouthernCZFull Service2
Carrier G5G5—2
Carrier KNKN—2

At the airport

General guidance rather than DAT-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.