Non-stop flights from Guilin (KWL)
Guilin Airport (IATA: KWL, ICAO: ZGKL), also known as Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, is a large airport in China.It is an international airport and serves the area of Guangxi, China.Guilin Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 55 destinations in 6 countries.
At present, there are 46 domestic flights from Guilin.
The longest flight from Guilin KWL is a 1,891 mile (3,043 km) non-stop route to Irkutsk IKT. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes and is operated by IrAero.
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In total there are 27 airlines flying from and to Guilin. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Guilin
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Guilin, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Guilin that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Guilin. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Guilin by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Guilin below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Guilin
When planning a trip from Guilin, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Guilin, you have the option to take a direct flight to 37 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 7 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Guilin. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of March, you can fly non-stop to 5 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Guilin can fly directly to 2 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
From Guilin you can currently reach one Hot Mediterranean destination with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🏜️ Desert destinations
At the moment, there’s one desert destination you can reach with a direct flight from Guilin. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Currently, there is only one warm continental destination accessible from Guilin via a direct flight. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
Only one Subarctic / Alpine destination is reachable by a non-stop flight from Guilin at this time. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
Business class flights from Guilin
There are 23 airports that have flights from Guilin in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from KWL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Guilin
There are intercontinental flights operating from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) between Guilin and Europe, Eastern Asia and South-Eastern Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Guilin and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Guilin to Europe
IrAero is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Guilin to Europe. They fly seasonal to Chita (HTA) and Irkutsk (IKT).
Non-stop flights from Guilin to East Asia
Greater Bay Airlines: seasonal flights to Hong Kong (HKG).
Jeju Air: seasonal flights to Seoul (ICN).
Jin Air: seasonal flights to Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from Guilin to South-East Asia
IrAero: seasonal flights to Kalibo (KLO), Nha Trang (CXR) and Phu Quoc (PQC).
GX Airlines: seasonal flights to Hanoi (HAN).
AirAsia: year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Batik Air: seasonal flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
International flights from Guilin
Flights from Guilin to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the only destination in Hong Kong with direct flights from Guilin. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Greater Bay Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights to Hong Kong
Flights from Guilin to Malaysia
In Malaysia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Guilin is Kuala Lumpur. You can fly non-stop to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia or Batik Air.
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Flights from Guilin to Philippines
There is 1 destination in Philippines that has a direct connection from Guilin, which is Kalibo. Direct flights to Kalibo are offered by IrAero. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
All flights to Philippines
Flights from Guilin to Russia
There are 2 destinations in Russia that have non-stop flights from Guilin.
To Chita and Irkutsk, you can fly with IrAero.
All flights to Russia
Flights from Guilin to South Korea
In South Korea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Guilin is Seoul. You can fly non-stop to Seoul with Jeju Air or Jin Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
All flights to South Korea
Flights from Guilin to Vietnam
If you are looking for a direct flight from Guilin to Vietnam, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Hanoi are offered by GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
To Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, you can fly with IrAero.
All flights to Vietnam
Domestic flights from Guilin
Flights from Guilin to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Guilin (KWL). 46 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Beijing Daxing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), China Southern and Hebei Airlines.
To Changzhi and Changzhou, you can fly with Air Guilin.
You can fly non-stop to Chengdu with Air China (Star Alliance) or Air Guilin.
You can fly non-stop from Guilin to Chongqing with Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Fuzhou with Shandong Airlines or Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Guilin to Haikou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Guilin, Beijing Capital, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Guilin to Hangzhou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Guilin, Beijing Capital, Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Hefei with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shandong Airlines.
Direct flights to Huai'an are offered by Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Jinan are offered by Air Guilin, GX Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Jinghong are offered by 9 Air.
All direct flights from Guilin to Jingzhou, Jining and Kunming are operated by Air Guilin.
Non-stop flights to Lanzhou are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Spring Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Guilin to Lijiang with Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Linyi are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Nanchang is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Guilin to Nanjing there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Okay Airways and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Ningbo are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Longjiang Airlines and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Qingdao with Air Guilin or Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Guilin to Quanzhou with 9 Air.
Non-stop flights to Sanya are offered by Air Guilin, Beijing Capital and Sichuan Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Shanghai are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Suparna Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with Juneyao Airlines or Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Shantou is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Shenyang are offered by Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Shijiazhuang with Air Guilin or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Shiyan are offered by Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Taiyuan are offered by Air Guilin, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Tianjin with Air China (Star Alliance) or Okay Airways.
You can fly non-stop to Wenzhou with Air Guilin or China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Wuhu Xuanzhou are offered by Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Guilin to Wuxi / Suzhou with Juneyao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Xi'an are Air Changan, Air Guilin, Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Xiamen with Shandong Airlines or Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
All direct flights from Guilin to Xiangxi Biancheng, Xinzhou, Xuzhou and Yancheng are operated by Air Guilin.
Direct flights to Yangzhou are offered by Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Yichang is Tianjin Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Yinchuan with Air Guilin or Sichuan Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Zhengzhou are offered by Air Guilin, China Southern and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Guilin
There are two alternative airports to Guilin (KWL) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Liuzhou (LZH) and Shaoyang (WGN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Guilin?
There is 1 airport in Guilin: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).
What is the best airport to fly from Guilin?
The most convenient airport to fly from Guilin is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).
How many airlines fly from Guilin?
There are 27 airlines flying from Guilin to 55 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly from Guilin?
Air Guilin, China Eastern and Shandong Airlines operate most flights from Guilin. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Guilin?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Guilin.
How many nonstop flights are there from Guilin?
There are roughly 934 flights departing from Guilin every month (or 217 flights each week), to a total of 55 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Guilin Airport?
The official name of Guilin Airport is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
What is the airport code of Guilin Airport?
The airport code of Guilin Airport is KWL.
What are the most popular flights from Guilin?
Shanghai, Xi'an and Haikou are the 3 most popular routes from Guilin. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Guilin, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Guilin?
| Guilin to Shanghai | 2h 20m |
| Guilin to Xi'an | 2h |
| Guilin to Haikou | 1h 15m |
| Guilin to Nanjing | 1h 55m |
| Guilin to Chengdu | 1h 40m |
