Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): what you need to know
The timezone in Yichang is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your SYD to YIH flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and YIH:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)
Right now, $442 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $751. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to YIH, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)
Consider booking a hotel close to YIH if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to central Yichang
YIH is located at Airport Rd..
From Yichang Sanxia Airport, Yichang is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Yichang. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Yichang, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to YIH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Yichang has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres east of Yichang, a visit to Wuhan will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.
Around 499 kilometres west of Yichang, Nanchong is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
