Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): what you need to know
The timezone in Shantou is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to SWA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SYD and SWA:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Changi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
ج.م. 9,658 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 22,715. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to SWA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near SWA:
Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to central Shantou
From Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, Shantou is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Shantou in February.
The warmest month in Shantou is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to SWA in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of China
Shantou has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 354 kilometres west of Shantou, a trip to Guangzhou will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 290 kilometres west of Shantou, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
