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Gateway to China's stunning Avatar Mountains landscape.
Opened
1994
Location
Zhangjiajie, China
Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport (IATA: DYG, ICAO: ZGDY) serves Zhangjiajie, a city in Hunan Province famous for its dramatic sandstone pillar formations that inspired the floating mountains in the film Avatar. The airport connects this popular tourist destination to major Chinese cities and select international routes.
The airport underwent significant expansion to handle growing tourism demand, particularly after Zhangjiajie National Forest Park gained global recognition. It serves as the primary air gateway to the Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located near Yongding District, the airport handles millions of passengers annually, with traffic surging during peak tourism seasons. Airlines including Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, and several low-cost carriers operate scheduled services from here.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal building designed to accommodate both domestic and a growing number of international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Zhangjiajie city by road, with taxis, ride-hailing services, and shuttle buses available for the approximately 30-minute journey.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving DYG include Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines, among other domestic Chinese carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Named after a lotus flower (Hehua means lotus) reflecting local cultural symbolism.
- ›Serves as the main air access point to Wulingyuan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›Tourism demand surged significantly after the release of the film Avatar (2009), which featured landscapes inspired by Zhangjiajie.
- ›The airport has been expanded multiple times to keep pace with rapidly growing visitor numbers.
- ›Zhangjiajie is also accessible via high-speed rail, providing an alternative to flying for domestic travelers.
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