Non-stop flights to Zhaotong (ZAT)
Zhaotong Airport is a small airport in China. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 9 domestic flights to Zhaotong.
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All direct flights to Zhaotong Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Zhaotong Best time to visit Zhaotong Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 198 flights arriving at Zhaotong Airport, which are 49 flights per week or 7 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Zhaotong are routes from Kunming (KMG) in China and Hangzhou (HGH), also in China. These two routes together are operated 100 times this month, and make up for 51% of all monthly arrivals at Zhaotong Airport.
The longest flight to Zhaotong ZAT is departing from Shanghai (PVG). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and covers a distance of 1,117 miles (1,798 km).
List of all direct flights to Zhaotong
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Zhaotong, 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 Zhaotong.
Airlines flying to Zhaotong
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Zhaotong. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ZAT flights:
What is the best time to visit Zhaotong?
🌺 Subtropical
Famous for its year-round warmth, Zhaotong often sees temperatures rise above 30°C (86°F). Relax by the water, explore lush forests, or dive into the urban scene—enjoying the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure of this the subtropical destination.
You can visit Zhaotong any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from late September to November and again from February to early May. During those months, the weather is quite enjoyable, with warm temperatures and little rain since the wet season has ended.

Business class flights to Zhaotong
There are 8 airports that have flights to Zhaotong in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to ZAT are listed below:
International flights to Zhaotong
Currently there are no international flights to Zhaotong. The only flights to Zhaotong are domestic flights within China. To get to Zhaotong from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Shanghai or Guangzhou.
Domestic flights to Zhaotong
Flights from China to Zhaotong
There are several airports within China that have domestic flights to Zhaotong (9 in total).
From Beijing Daxing, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Chongqing, the only airline with direct flights is China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop to Zhaotong with China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines.
From Jinghong, direct flights are offered by China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Kunming and Shanghai, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Simao and Xi'an, all direct flights to Zhaotong are operated by Tibet Airlines.
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Alternative airports near Zhaotong
Flying to an alternative airport near Zhaotong 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. For this reason, alternative airports near to Zhaotong (ZAT) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Liupanshui (LPF) and Xichang (XIC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Zhaotong?
There is 1 airport in Zhaotong: Zhaotong Airport (ZAT).
What is the best airport to fly into Zhaotong?
The most convenient airport to fly into Zhaotong is Zhaotong Airport (ZAT).
How many airlines fly to Zhaotong?
There are 5 airlines flying to Zhaotong from 9 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Zhaotong?
China Eastern, China Express and Tibet Airlines operate most flights to Zhaotong. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Zhaotong?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Zhaotong.
How many nonstop flights are there to Zhaotong?
There are roughly 198 flights arriving at Zhaotong every month (or 49 flights each week), from a total of 9 airports - all within China.
What is the official name of Zhaotong Airport?
The official name of Zhaotong Airport is Zhaotong Airport.
What is the airport code of Zhaotong Airport?
The airport code of Zhaotong Airport is ZAT.
What are the most popular flights to Zhaotong?
Kunming, Hangzhou and Simao are the 3 most popular routes to Zhaotong. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Zhaotong, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Zhaotong?
| Kunming to Zhaotong | 55m |
| Hangzhou to Zhaotong | 2h 25m |
| Simao to Zhaotong | 1h 25m |
| Xi'an to Zhaotong | 1h 50m |
| Beijing Daxing to Zhaotong | 3h 5m |