Non-stop flights to Guilin (KWL)
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is a large airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 50 airports around the world that have direct flights to Guilin, spread around 46 cities in 5 countries. Currently, there are 43 domestic flights to Guilin.
Guilin is mainly known for activities.
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All direct flights to Guilin Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Guilin Best time to visit Guilin Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,105 flights arriving at Guilin Airport, which are 70 flights per day or 3 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 20 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Guilin are routes from Shanghai (PVG) in China and Xi'an (XIY), also in China. These two routes together are operated 393 times this month, and make up for 19% of all monthly arrivals at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
The longest flight to Guilin KWL is departing from Irkutsk (IKT). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 1,891 miles (3,043 km).
List of all direct flights to Guilin
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Guilin, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Guilin.
Airlines flying to Guilin
Currently, there are 27 airlines that fly to Guilin. Most flights to Guilin are operated by Air Guilin, as they connect 23 airports to KWL. That’s around 2 times as much as China Eastern, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Guilin. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most KWL flights:
What is the best time to visit Guilin?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Guilin is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Guilin any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Business class flights to Guilin
There are 24 airports that have flights to Guilin in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KWL are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Guilin
There are intercontinental flights to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) from Europe, Eastern Asia and South-Eastern Asia, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from 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 Europe to Guilin
IrAero is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Guilin. They fly seasonal from Chita (HTA) and Irkutsk (IKT).
Non-stop flights from East Asia to Guilin
Greater Bay Airlines: seasonal flights from Hong Kong (HKG).
Jeju Air: seasonal flights from Seoul (ICN).
Jin Air: seasonal flights from Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Guilin
IrAero: seasonal flights from Nha Trang (CXR).
GX Airlines: seasonal flights from Hanoi (HAN).
AirAsia: year-round flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Batik Air: seasonal flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
International flights to Guilin
Flights from Hong Kong to Guilin
Hong Kong is the only city in Hong Kong with direct flights to Guilin. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Greater Bay Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Hong Kong
Flights from Malaysia to Guilin
In Malaysia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Guilin is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Batik Air.
All flights from Malaysia
Flights from Russia to Guilin
There are 2 airports in Russia that have non-stop flights to Guilin.
From Chita and Irkutsk, you can fly with IrAero.
All flights from Russia
Flights from South Korea to Guilin
There is 1 airport in South Korea that has a direct connection to Guilin, which is Seoul. From Seoul, you can fly non-stop with Jeju Air or Jin Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
All flights from South Korea
Flights from Vietnam to Guilin
If you are looking for a direct flight from Vietnam to Guilin, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Hanoi, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nha Trang, the only airline with direct flights is IrAero. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Vietnam
Domestic flights to Guilin
Flights from China to Guilin
There are lots of domestic flights to Guilin (KWL). 43 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
From Beijing Daxing, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), China Southern and Hebei Airlines.
From Changzhi, you can fly non-stop to Guilin with Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Air Guilin.
From Chongqing, direct flights are offered by Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Fuzhou, you can fly non-stop with Shandong Airlines or Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Haikou, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Guilin, which are Air Guilin, Beijing Capital, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Guilin, which are Air Guilin, Beijing Capital, Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Hefei, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Shandong Airlines.
From Huai'an, the only airline with direct flights is Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Jinan, direct flights are offered by Air Guilin, GX Airlines and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Jinghong, you can fly non-stop to Guilin with 9 Air.
From Jingzhou, Jining and Kunming, all direct flights to Guilin are operated by Air Guilin.
From Lanzhou, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Spring Airlines.
From Lijiang, direct flights are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Linyi, you can fly non-stop to Guilin with Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nanchang, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nanjing, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Guilin, which are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Okay Airways and Shandong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Ningbo, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Longjiang Airlines and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Qingdao, you can fly non-stop with Air Guilin or Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Quanzhou, direct flights are offered by 9 Air.
From Sanya, you can fly non-stop with Air Guilin or Sichuan Airlines.
From Shanghai, airlines that operate direct flights are Air China (Star Alliance), China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Suparna Airlines.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop with Juneyao Airlines or Shanghai Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shantou, you can fly non-stop to Guilin with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shenyang, the only airline with direct flights is Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop with Air Guilin or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shiyan, you can fly non-stop to Guilin with Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Taiyuan, direct flights are offered by Air Guilin, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Tianjin, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Okay Airways.
From Wenzhou, you can fly non-stop with Air Guilin or China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Wuhu Xuanzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Air Guilin. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Wuxi / Suzhou, direct flights are offered by Juneyao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xi'an, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Guilin, which are Air Changan, Air Guilin, Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xiamen, direct flights are offered by Air Guilin, Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Xinzhou, Xuzhou and Yancheng, all direct flights to Guilin are operated by Air Guilin.
From Yangzhou, direct flights are offered by Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Yinchuan, you can fly non-stop with Air Guilin or Sichuan Airlines.
From Zhengzhou, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Guilin, which are Air Guilin, China Southern, Shandong Airlines and West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Guilin
Flying to an alternative airport near Guilin could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total 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 into Guilin?
The most convenient airport to fly into Guilin is Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL).
How many airlines fly to Guilin?
There are 27 airlines flying to Guilin from 50 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Guilin?
Air Guilin, China Eastern and Shandong Airlines operate most flights to Guilin. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Guilin?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Guilin.
How many nonstop flights are there to Guilin?
There are roughly 2,105 flights arriving at Guilin every month (or 490 flights each week), from a total of 50 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 to Guilin?
Shanghai, Xi'an and Nanjing are the 3 most popular routes to Guilin. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Guilin, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Guilin?
| Shanghai to Guilin | 2h 20m |
| Xi'an to Guilin | 2h |
| Nanjing to Guilin | 1h 55m |
| Chengdu to Guilin | 1h 40m |
| Beijing Daxing to Guilin | 2h 55m |
