Cheap flights from Datong (DAT)

Shanxi heritage city airport near the Yungang Grottoes

Datong Yungang serves the historic Shanxi city of Datong, roughly 15 km east of the city center. It is a small regional airport primarily handling domestic traffic, with the main carriers being China Eastern, Air China, and Hainan Airlines. Common routes include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, mostly serving business travel and visitors to the nearby Yungang Grottoes.

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Airlines flying from Datong (DAT)

Major carriers: China Eastern, Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Southern. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, China United Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Datong Yungang?
DAT is mostly served by China Eastern, Air China, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern, with low-cost Spring Airlines and China United Airlines on selected routes. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheapest carrier across your dates without forcing you to sign up or make an account.
How far is DAT from central Datong?
Yungang International Airport is about 15 km east of central Datong. There's no metro link; airport buses connect to the central railway station in 30 to 40 minutes, and taxis typically take 25 minutes outside rush hour. The city's intercity rail station is a separate transfer.
What's the IATA code for Datong?
The IATA code for Datong is DAT, used by Datong Yungang International Airport. Use DAT in Flightmussy when searching to make sure you target the right airport, since the city name can be ambiguous in some search engines. The heatmap then shows fare trends.
Are there direct international flights from Datong?
DAT is primarily a domestic airport. Most international travel routes via Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou. Flightmussy lets you search a DAT departure with a connection in one query, showing the total fare and total trip time on the same screen, for free without an account.

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