Nanchang Changbei Airport serves the capital of Jiangxi province, about 28 km from the centre, a city near the famous Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake.
Nanchang has important historical significance related to the founding of the People's Liberation Army.
How to get to Nanchang Changbei International Airport
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By Train
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Average travel time to KHN
Parking near Nanchang Changbei International Airport
The parking managed directly by the airport is located in front of the terminal.
It is not staffed but is video-monitored; first 15 minutes free, then 6 CNY the first hour, +2 CNY every 30 minutes, cap 40 CNY in 24 hours.
How to get to Nanchang from KHN
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Car rental at Nanchang Changbei International Airport
Only a few car rental operators work in the arrivals area.
Many visitors opt for taxi or alternative transport services instead of car rental.
Hotels near Nanchang Changbei International Airport
Bayi Square and Tengwang Pavilion (east bank)
About 20-26 km from the airport, 30-40 minutes by taxi; metro Line 1 connects the terminal directly to several stations on this bank.
Best for: Anyone who wants Nanchang's historic and commercial centre, within walking distance of the Prince Teng Pavilion.
- Prince Teng Pavilion, Bayi Square and the riverside within walking distance
- More metro stations nearby than in Honggutan
- An older and busier area, with fewer skyscrapers and the latest-generation shopping centres
- Upscale hotels are more scattered and less concentrated than in Honggutan
Recommended hotels
- Courtyard by Marriott Nanchang Opened in 2022 at 249 Yangming Road, less than 100 metres from metro Line 2 and within walking distance of the Prince Teng Pavilion and the Bayi Bridge. View availability
- Crowne Plaza Nanchang Riverside by IHG On the east bank of the Gan, right opposite the Honggutan district and a few steps from the Prince Teng Pavilion; 10 minutes on foot from metro Line 4 (Nanchang Bridge East). View availability
- Hampton by Hilton Nanchang Chaoyang Center On the Yanjiang Avenue riverside in the Xihu district, close to Nanchang railway station; recently opened with excellent early scores. View availability
Honggutan (west bank)
About 24-25 km from the airport, 30-40 minutes by taxi; metro Line 1 has a station (Weidong) just steps from the area's main hotels.
Best for: Business trips and anyone who prefers skyscrapers, shopping centres and newer international chain hotels.
- Views of the Prince Teng Pavilion from across the river, for the hotels closest to the riverside
- Wanda Plaza and the convention centre just minutes on foot from several hotels
- A planned district, less street life and fewer independent restaurants than the east bank
- In the evening, outside the Wanda Plaza, the streets remain quite subdued
Recommended hotels
- Shangri-La Nanchang 473 rooms on Cuilin Road, overlooking the Gan with a direct view of the Prince Teng Pavilion, 5 minutes on foot from Qiushui Square; opened in 2015 as the city's first Shangri-La. View availability
- Sheraton Nanchang Hotel 345 rooms over 26 floors in the heart of Honggutan, along the Gan; opened in 2015. View availability
- Park Inn by Radisson Nanchang Honggutan Wanda Plaza Twin Towers In the heart of the Wanda Plaza complex in Honggutan, 700 metres from exit 4 of Weidong metro station (Line 1); useful for anyone who wants the Wanda's restaurants and shops within walking distance. View availability
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Terminal guide
The internal journey takes about 15 minutes, in a terminal designed for regional traffic.
Customs and security controls may take longer than expected: it is better to arrive with at least 3 hours in advance for international flights.
Map of Nanchang Changbei International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What to see in Nanchang?
The Pavilion of Prince Teng, one of China's three great historic pavilions, overlooking the Gan River.
Q. Is Poyang Lake near Nanchang?
Yes, it's China's largest freshwater lake, reachable in a day trip from the city.
Q. Why is Nanchang considered historically important for the Chinese military?
The Nanchang Uprising of 1927 took place there, considered the founding date of the People's Liberation Army: an event still commemorated today with a dedicated museum in the city.
Q. What to buy at Nanchang's duty free?
Jingdezhen porcelain, from China's historic porcelain city in the same Jiangxi province.
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