Ningbo's gateway connecting Zhejiang province to the world.
Opened
1990
Location
Ningbo, China
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (IATA: NGB, ICAO: ZSNB) is the primary commercial airport serving Ningbo, a major port city in Zhejiang Province, eastern China. Located approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the city center in the Lishe area, the airport handles millions of passengers annually and serves as an important regional hub in the Yangtze River Delta.
The airport supports a broad network of domestic routes across China as well as a growing number of international and regional connections to destinations in Asia. It plays a significant economic role supporting Ningbo's status as one of China's busiest cargo seaports and a major manufacturing hub.
Ningbo Lishe International Airport has undergone significant expansion over the years to keep pace with rising passenger demand. Capacity improvements and infrastructure upgrades have positioned it as one of the more active secondary international airports in eastern China.
Terminals
The airport operates a main terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach Ningbo city center via taxi, airport shuttle buses, and metro Line 2, which connects the airport to the urban rail network.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Ningbo Lishe International Airport handled over 12 million passengers annually before COVID-19 disruptions.
- ›The airport is located approximately 12 kilometers southwest of Ningbo city center.
- ›Metro Line 2 provides a direct rail link between the airport and downtown Ningbo.
- ›Ningbo is one of China's busiest cargo ports, and the airport complements significant freight activity in the region.
- ›The airport serves as an important gateway for Zhejiang Province alongside Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
