Zhoushuizi Airport (IATA: DLC) is a key aviation hub serving Dalian and the wider China region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.
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.
Zhoushuizi Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.
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.
Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Zhoushuizi Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.
| Destination | Airline | Stops | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai (SHA) | Spring Airlines | Direct | 13 Oct | €111 |
| Beijing (BJS) | Hainan Airlines | Direct | 1 Oct | €125 |
| Xi'an (SIA) | Hainan Airlines | Direct | 1 Sep | €158 |
| Seoul (SEL) | Tianjin Airlines | 1 stop | 7 Sep | €162 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | Shandong Airlines | 1 stop | 6 Nov | €195 |
| Guangzhou (CAN) | 9 Air | Direct | 4 Sep | €199 |
| Bangkok (BKK) | Shandong Airlines | 1 stop | 15 Nov | €205 |
| Tokyo (TYO) | ANA | Direct | 22 Oct | €265 |
| Vladivostok (VVO) | Hainan Airlines | Direct | 8 Oct | €266 |
| Nha Trang (NHA) | Sichuan Airlines | 1 stop | 10 Oct | €266 |
| Chongqing (CKG) | West Air | Direct | 2 Oct | €284 |
| Phuket (HKT) | Shandong Airlines | 2 stops | 3 Sep | €300 |
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport has published nonstop service to 55 airports across 5 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from DLC.
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbin | HRB | China | 835 km |
| Taoyuan | TPE | Taiwan | 1,544 km |
| Xi'an | XIY | China | 1,243 km |
| Beijing | PEK | China | 441 km |
| Hangzhou | HGH | China | 976 km |
| Jinan (Licheng) | TNA | China | 445 km |
| Nanjing | NKG | China | 839 km |
| Shanghai (Pudong) | PVG | China | 870 km |
| Seoul | ICN | South Korea | 460 km |
| Narita | NRT | Japan | 1,700 km |
| Qingdao (Jiaozhou) | TAO | China | 316 km |
| Ningbo | NGB | China | 1,016 km |
| Osaka | KIX | Japan | 1,320 km |
| Shenzhen | SZX | China | 1,958 km |
| Zhengzhou | CGO | China | 843 km |
| Changchun | CGQ | China | 657 km |
| Chongqing | CKG | China | 1,707 km |
| Tianjin | TSN | China | 362 km |
| Wuhan (Huangpi) | WUH | China | 1,128 km |
| Chengdu (Shuangliu) | CTU | China | 1,854 km |
| Fukuoka | FUK | Japan | 997 km |
| Hiroshima | HIJ | Japan | 1,131 km |
| Guangzhou (Huadu) | CAN | China | 1,898 km |
| Hong Kong | HKG | Hong Kong | 1,988 km |
26 carriers publish nonstop service at DLC, 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.
| Airline | Code | Type | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern | CZ | Full Service | 75 |
| Air China | CA | Full Service | 46 |
| China Eastern | MU | Full Service | 40 |
| Hainan Airlines | HU | Full Service | 30 |
| Shenzhen Airlines | ZH | Full Service | 20 |
| ANA | NH | Full Service | 16 |
| Xiamen Airlines | MF | Full Service | 14 |
| Sichuan Airlines | 3U | Full Service | 10 |
| Tianjin Airlines | GS | Regional | 8 |
| Carrier BK | BK | — | 6 |
| Carrier G5 | G5 | — | 6 |
| KLM | KL | Full Service | 5 |
| Chengdu Airlines | EU | Regional | 4 |
| Carrier SC | SC | — | 4 |
| Lucky Air | 8L | Budget | 4 |
| Carrier JD | JD | — | 4 |
| China Airlines | CI | Full Service | 4 |
| Korean Air | KE | Full Service | 4 |
General guidance rather than DLC-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.
