Tianjin's primary gateway serving northern China's coastal hub.
Opened
1939
Location
Tianjin, China
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (IATA: TSN, ICAO: ZBTJ) is the main commercial airport serving Tianjin, one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities and a major port city in northeastern China. Located in the Binhai New Area, the airport serves both domestic and international routes, complementing the nearby Beijing Capital and Daxing international airports as part of the broader Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei regional aviation network.
The airport has undergone significant expansion over the years to accommodate growing passenger traffic. It serves as a hub for several Chinese carriers and handles a mix of passenger and cargo operations, reflecting Tianjin's importance as an industrial and logistics center.
Tianjin Binhai is also notable for its proximity to major economic zones and free-trade areas in the Binhai New Area, making it strategically important for business travel and air freight.
Terminals
The airport operates with two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with Terminal 2 being the newer and larger facility handling the majority of traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Tianjin via the Tianjin Metro Line Z1 (Airport Line) and is accessible by taxi, bus, and expressway links.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at TSN include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Tianjin Airlines, which uses the airport as its primary hub.
Notable facts
- ›Tianjin Airlines, a regional carrier, is headquartered at and based out of Tianjin Binhai International Airport.
- ›The airport is located approximately 13 kilometers from downtown Tianjin in the Binhai New Area.
- ›Tianjin is within roughly 120 kilometers of Beijing, making the airport part of a competitive multi-airport region.
- ›The airport handles significant cargo volumes due to Tianjin's role as a major port and manufacturing hub.
- ›Cargo operator SF Airlines operates flights through Tianjin Binhai, reflecting its importance as a freight node.
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