Non-stop flights from Yantai (YNT)
Yantai Airport (IATA: YNT, ICAO: ZSYT), also known as Yantai Laishan International Airport, is a medium sized airport in China.It is an international airport and serves the area of Shandong", "Yantai Region, China.Yantai Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 46 destinations in 1 country.
At present, there are 45 domestic flights from Yantai.
The longest flight from Yantai YNT is a 1,791 mile (2,882 km) non-stop route to Urumqi URC. This direct flight takes around 5 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by China Southern.
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In total there are 17 airlines flying from and to Yantai. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Yantai
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Yantai, 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 Yantai that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Yantai. 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 Yantai by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Yantai 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 Yantai
When planning a trip from Yantai, 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 Yantai, you have the option to take a direct flight to 27 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, 8 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Yantai. 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.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 5 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Yantai. 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.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Yantai currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. 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).
🌺 Subtropical destinations
At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Yantai. 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.
🏜️ Desert destinations
At the moment, there’s one desert destination you can reach with a direct flight from Yantai. 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.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
Only one Subarctic / Alpine destination is reachable by a non-stop flight from Yantai 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 Yantai
There are 41 airports that have flights from Yantai in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from YNT are listed below:
International flights from Yantai
Flights from Yantai to South Korea
Seoul is the only destination in South Korea with direct flights from Yantai. From Yantai to Seoul there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Eastar Jet and Jin Air.
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Domestic flights from Yantai
Flights from Yantai to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Yantai (YNT). 45 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Baishan are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Beijing with Air China (Star Alliance) or Shandong Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Beijing Daxing with Air China (Star Alliance).
From Yantai to Changchun and Jilin City there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Changsha are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Ruili Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Yantai to Chengdu there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Hongtu Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
Direct flights to Chengdu are offered by Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
From Yantai to Chongqing there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Dalian with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Tianjin Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Fuzhou is Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Guangzhou are offered by China Southern, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Yantai to Hangzhou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Loong Air and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Harbin are China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern, Qingdao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Hefei is China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Hohhot with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Jiamusi is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Direct flights to Jixi are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Kunming with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Lanzhou with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Nanchang is China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Nanjing with Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Nantong is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Ningbo with Shanghai Airlines or Tianjin Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Ordos City with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Shanghai are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shandong Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Juneyao Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Shantou with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Non-stop flights to Shenyang are offered by Ruili Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Shenzhen with Shandong Airlines or Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Taiyuan with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Direct flights to Tonghua are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Urumqi is China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Wenzhou with Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Wuhan are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Shandong Airlines.
Direct flights to Wushan are offered by China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Wuxi / Suzhou with Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
From Yantai to Xi'an there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance), Sichuan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Xiamen is Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Xining with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Yangzhou is Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Direct flights to Yanji are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Yantai to Yichang with Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Yinchuan with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shandong Airlines.
To Zhengzhou and Zhoushan, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
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Alternative airports near Yantai
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Yantai (YNT). The nearest airports to Yantai (YNT) are Weihai (WEH) and Dalian (DLC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Yantai?
There is 1 airport in Yantai: Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT).
What is the best airport to fly from Yantai?
The most convenient airport to fly from Yantai is Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT).
How many airlines fly from Yantai?
There are 17 airlines flying from Yantai to 46 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly from Yantai?
China Eastern, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines operate most flights from Yantai. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Yantai?
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Yantai.
How many nonstop flights are there from Yantai?
There are roughly 3,378 flights departing from Yantai every month (or 791 flights each week), to a total of 46 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Yantai Airport?
The official name of Yantai Airport is Yantai Laishan International Airport.
What is the airport code of Yantai Airport?
The airport code of Yantai Airport is YNT.
What are the most popular flights from Yantai?
Beijing, Harbin and Chengdu are the 3 most popular routes from Yantai. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Yantai, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Yantai?
| Yantai to Beijing | 1h 20m |
| Yantai to Harbin | 2h 15m |
| Yantai to Chengdu | 3h 5m |
| Yantai to Xi'an | 2h 10m |
| Yantai to Seoul | 1h 10m |
