Gateway to the world's largest small commodities market.
Opened
1991
Location
Yiwu, China
Yiwu Airport (IATA: YIW, ICAO: ZSYW) is a civil airport serving Yiwu, a city in Zhejiang Province, China, administratively linked with Jinhua. It supports air travel demand generated by Yiwu's internationally renowned wholesale commodities market, one of the largest in the world, attracting traders from across the globe.
The airport operates domestic routes connecting Yiwu to major Chinese cities, with some international and regional services reflecting the city's strong trade ties. It is a smaller regional facility compared to nearby Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, but plays an important commercial role for the Yiwu business community.
Yiwu's unique economy—centered on small commodity wholesale—gives the airport a distinctive passenger profile heavily weighted toward business travelers and international traders rather than leisure tourism.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxi services and shuttle buses connecting the airport to central Yiwu and the surrounding region.
Airlines here
Airlines including China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines operate routes through Yiwu Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Yiwu is home to the China Yiwu International Trade City, one of the world's largest wholesale markets for small commodities.
- ›The airport's international traffic is heavily driven by foreign traders sourcing goods from Yiwu's markets.
- ›Yiwu Airport is located approximately 5 kilometers from the city center.
- ›The airport serves as a regional complement to larger nearby hubs such as Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
- ›Yiwu hosts a significant population of foreign residents, contributing to demand for international air connections.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
