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Jinan, China

Jinan is the capital of the Shandong province in Eastern China. 2 million, it is one of the largest cities in Shandong in terms of population.

Type CityPopulation 9,200,000

Why go

  • Capital of Shandong, China.
  • Served by Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA).

History

Jinan is the capital of the Shandong province in Eastern China. With a population of 9.2 million, it is one of the largest cities in Shandong in terms of population. The area of present-day Jinan has played an important role in the history of the region from the earliest beginnings of civilization and has evolved into a major national administrative, economic, and transportation hub. The city has held sub-provincial administrative status since 1994. Jinan is often called the "City of Springs" for its famous 72 artesian springs.

Airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) 35 km to the centre
Guangzhou (Huadu), 44, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 56 airlines (China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines…) · direct flights to 150 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Chengdu… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Hong Kong (144 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 56 airlines, 150 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA)
You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 21 airlines (Shandong Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 41 destinations incl. Chengdu, Harbin, Xi'an, Changchun, Dalian… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 21 airlines, 41 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Regional airports

Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) 66 km to the centre
Shenzhen, 44, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 31 airlines (Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines…) · direct flights to 86 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai, Chongqing, Kunming… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 66 km from Jinan · Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 31 airlines, 86 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Macao International Airport (MFM) 115 km to the centre
Nossa Senhora do Carmo, CAR, MO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 22 airlines (Air Macau, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines…) · direct flights to 38 destinations incl. Shanghai, Hangzhou, Manila, Shanghai, Xiamen… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 115 km from Jinan · Air Macau, Air China, China Southern Airlines · Getting around Morocco →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 22 airlines, 38 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) 132 km to the centre
Zhuhai (Jinwan), 44, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines…) · direct flights to 30 destinations incl. Shanghai, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Beijing… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 132 km from Jinan · China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 30 direct destinations
  • China Southern Airlines CZ (737-800, A320, 737, A321, 737-700, Embraer 190) · 18 routes: Beijing, Changcha, Fuzhou*, Guiyang, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hefei, Kunming, Meixian, Nanchang, Sanya, Shanghai, Shanghai, Shantou, Wuhan, Xiamen*, Yiwu, Zhengzhou
  • Air China CA (737-800, A319, A321, 737) · 10 routes: Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou*, Guiyang*, Huangyan, Nanchang*, Nanning, Wenzhou*, Xiamen*
  • Shenzhen Airlines ZH (737-800, 737, A319, A320) · 6 routes: Beijing*, Chengdu*, Chongqing*, Fuzhou, Huangyan, Nanning
  • Shandong Airlines SC (737-800, 737) · 5 routes: Guiyang, Nanchang, Nanning, Wenzhou, Xiamen
  • Air Foyle GS (Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Ganzhou, Guilin, Haikou
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, A321, 737-800) · 2 routes: Shanghai, Shanghai
  • China SSS 9C (A320) · 2 routes: Shanghai, Shanghai
  • Huaxia G5 (CRJ-900, CRJ-200) · 2 routes: Liuzhou, Wuzhou
  • Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 2 routes: Shanghai, Shanghai
  • Potomac Air BK (737-800) · 2 routes: Sanya, Tianjin
  • Sichuan Airlines 3U (A320) · 2 routes: Changzhou, Haikou
  • West Air China PN (A320) · 2 routes: Chongqing, Zhengzhou
  • Xiamen Airlines MF (737) · 2 routes: Fuzhou, Xiamen
  • Caucasus Airlines NS (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Ninbo
  • Shanghai Airlines FM (737-800) · 1 route: Shanghai

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

乌涌联围渡口
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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大吉沙渡口
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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中码头渡口
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
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洪圣沙渡口
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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鱼珠车渡码头
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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鱼珠码头
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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乌涌亭-大吉沙(生鱼洲)
Ferry route · 吉生船运
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TNA has direct flights to 41 destinations on 21 airlines (incl. Chengdu, Harbin, Xi'an, Changchun, Dalian…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 乌涌联围渡口, 15 km); routes include 乌涌亭-大吉沙(生鱼洲).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jinan, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.