Cheap flights from Yantai
The region's main aviation hub is Yantai Laishan International Airport, located approximately 47 kilometers from the city center. Regular flights operate to 15 key direct destinations, with the highest frequency to Beijing (189 times a week), Shanghai (185 times a week), and Chengdu (115 times a week). The airport also provides reliable connections to South Korea, offering up to 72 weekly departures to Seoul.
A total of 28 airlines operate flights from this hub, including major carriers such as China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, and Air China. To plan an optimal route, you can use the city cards with filters provided below. For more detailed trip preparation, we recommend exploring the sections on how to get to your destination and what weather to expect during your journey.
Flight insights from Yantai
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Yantai — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Yantai are Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. Beijing leads with around 189 flights a week.
- Beijing189 flights/week
- Shanghai185 flights/week
- Chengdu115 flights/week
- Harbin115 flights/week
- Xian93 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Yantai head to China, Korea, Republic Of and Japan. China alone accounts for about 95% of all direct routes.
- Chinaavg $121
- Korea, Republic Ofavg $93
- Japanavg $280
- Thailandavg $137
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Yantai range from Harbin at $86 to Beijing at $164 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Beijingfrom $164
- Shanghaifrom $112
- Chengdufrom $117
- Harbinfrom $86
- Xianfrom $97
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Yantai right now are Nantong from $66, Hefei from $70 and Taiyuan from $75.
- Nantongfrom $66
- Hefeifrom $70
- Taiyuanfrom $75
- Zhoushanfrom $82
- Hohhotfrom $85
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Yantai is to Bangkok at about 4h 48m, followed by Kunming (3h 23m) and Guiyang (2h 51m).
- Bangkok4h 48m
- Kunming3h 23m
- Guiyang2h 51m
- Shenzhen2h 48m
- Chengdu2h 46m
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ChinaFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Yantai?
- There are 15 main direct destinations available from the city. The route network covers China's largest metropolises and international hubs, providing convenient connections for tourists and business travelers.
- What are the most popular destinations from Yantai?
- The highest number of flights are operated to Beijing (189 flights per week) and Shanghai (185 flights per week). Flights to Chengdu and Harbin also remain highly popular, with 115 flights departing weekly to each.
- How many airlines fly from Yantai?
- Currently, 28 airlines provide air service. The leaders in terms of passenger volume are China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, and Air China, which offer the most extensive route networks.
- Which airports serve Yantai?
- The primary airport serving the city is Yantai Laishan International Airport. It is located 47 kilometers from downtown Yantai and handles both domestic and international flights.
- How to find cheap tickets from Yantai?
- It is recommended to book tickets in advance, especially for popular routes to Shanghai or Seoul. To find the best deals, use the destination cards on this page, which can be filtered according to your preferences.