Anhui Province's gateway to domestic and international skies.
Opened
2013
Location
Hefei, China
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (IATA: HFE, ICAO: ZSOF) is the primary commercial airport serving Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province in eastern China. It replaced the older Hefei Luogang Airport and officially opened in 2013, significantly expanding the city's aviation capacity.
The airport is located approximately 31 kilometers west of central Hefei and handles a growing volume of domestic routes alongside a selection of international and regional services. It serves as an important hub for airlines connecting Anhui Province to major Chinese cities and select international destinations.
As Anhui's economy and population have grown, Xinqiao has seen steady passenger traffic increases. Expansion plans have been discussed to accommodate future demand, reflecting the broader development of aviation infrastructure across central and eastern China.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal designed to handle both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include airport express buses connecting the terminal to central Hefei and other city districts, as well as taxis and private car services.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at HFE include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines, among other domestic operators.
Notable facts
›Opened in May 2013, replacing the older Hefei Luogang Airport.
›Located approximately 31 km west of downtown Hefei.
›Serves as the main aviation gateway for Anhui Province.
›The airport's name 'Xinqiao' refers to the nearby Xinqiao town.
›Handles both domestic trunk routes and select international destinations across Asia.
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Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is an international airport serving Hefei, the capital of East China's Anhui province. It is located in Shushan District, 31.8 km (19.8 mi) from the city center. Construction started in December 2008 with a total investment of 3.728 billion yuan. Opened on 30 May 2013, it replaced Hefei Luogang Airport as Hefei's main airport. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, in 2025, Hefei Xinqiao International Airport recorded 97,281 flight takeoffs and landings, and 12,645 million passenger movements, representing a year-on-year increases of -1.4% and 1.3% respectively.