Cheap flights from Jieyang (SWA)

Eastern Guangdong's gateway for Shantou and Chaozhou

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport serves the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong, including the cities of Shantou, Chaozhou and Jieyang. It sits roughly 36 km from Shantou and 24 km from Jieyang. China Southern is the dominant carrier, joined by Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Spring Airlines, with services to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and regional international routes to Bangkok and Singapore.

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Major carriers: China Southern, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, Air China. Low-cost carriers: Spring Airlines, 9 Air, AirAsia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cities does Chaoshan Airport serve?
SWA serves the Chaoshan region of eastern Guangdong, mainly Shantou, Chaozhou and Jieyang. The airport is roughly equidistant from all three. Flightmussy treats SWA as the regional access point, so a single search returns options for the whole Chaoshan area without you needing to pick a specific city.
Are there direct flights from Jieyang to Bangkok?
Yes, SWA has scheduled non-stop flights to Bangkok (BKK), reflecting the Chaoshan region's strong Thai-Chinese ties. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap on SWA-BKK highlights the cheapest weeks, helping you avoid Songkran in mid-April and the October Golden Week when fares typically spike.
How far is Chaoshan Airport from Shantou?
SWA is around 36 km from central Shantou, about 50-60 minutes by taxi or airport shuttle bus. From Jieyang it's about 24 km. Flightmussy is free and signup-free, so checking flights from SWA before deciding which city to base yourself in is straightforward.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Jieyang?
March, April and early November are typically the cheapest months from SWA, with February (Lunar New Year) and October Golden Week as the costly peaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap visualises this clearly, helping you shift dates by a week or two for noticeably better fares to Beijing, Shanghai or Bangkok.

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