Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT)
Yantai, CN 🇨🇳 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
ZSYT
IATA
YNT
Elevation
154 ft
Region
CN-37
Local Time
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GPS Code: ZSYT
Local Code: Not available
Location: 37.659724° N, 120.978124° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Yantai Penglai International Airport (ZSYT/YNT) receives mixed but generally improving traveler sentiment, largely due to the recent opening of its new Terminal 2. While some aspects of the older facilities have been noted for needing improvement, the airport is praised for its cleanliness and efforts to enhance the passenger experience.
What Travelers Love
- New Terminal 2 (T2) Design and Modernity: The recently opened Terminal 2 (June 2024) has been recognized as one of the "World's Most Beautiful Airports" for 2025 by the Prix Versailles awards, celebrated for its architectural beauty, integration with the local environment, and optimized passenger flow. It features abundant natural light through a glazed diagrid dome and an E-shaped layout to enhance efficiency.
- Cleanliness: The airport is noted for being a generally clean airport.
- Efficient Security and Check-in (Domestic): Recent initiatives, effective September 2025, have improved security checks and boarding times for domestic flights, including an extra five minutes for check-in. Fast-track boarding is available for flights to Beijing and Shanghai, offering dedicated counters, security lanes, and boarding bridges. Current wait times for check-in are approximately 9 minutes and immigration is around 5-8 minutes.
- Improved Transportation Connectivity: The new Air-Rail Intermodal Service Center at Yantaixi Railway Station, operational since September 2025, offers self-service check-in and direct bus tickets to the airport, significantly improving train-to-plane connections. Direct airport shuttle buses are available, scheduled according to flight arrivals, and drop off directly at the terminal.
Common Complaints
- Older Terminal Facilities: Prior to the opening of T2, Terminal 1 facilities were noted by Skytrax as requiring improvement.
- Limited Food, Retail, and Lounge Options/Satisfaction: Traveler satisfaction ratings for food and retail services (53%), WiFi (56%), and lounges (53%) were relatively low.
- Distance from Downtown: The airport is located approximately 45 kilometers (28 miles) from downtown Yantai, which can result in a taxi ride of about 50 minutes and cost CNY130-150.
Overall, Yantai Penglai International Airport is making significant strides in improving its passenger experience, particularly with the introduction of its architecturally acclaimed Terminal 2 and enhanced transportation links. While some older amenities and service aspects could still see improvement, the airport is increasingly geared towards offering a more efficient and comfortable travel experience.
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Airport Routes
Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) offers 131 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include China Eastern, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Yantai include Harbin Taiping Int'l, Shenyang Taoxian Int'l, Changchun Longjia Int'l, Incheon Int'l and Changsha Huanghua Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Harbin Taiping Int'l (HRB) 9
- Shenyang Taoxian Int'l (SHE) 8
- Changchun Longjia Int'l (CGQ) 7
- Incheon Int'l (ICN) 7
- Changsha Huanghua Int'l (CSX) 5
- Chengdu Tianfu Int'l (TFU) 5
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l (HGH) 5
- Xi'an Xianyang Int'l (XIY) 5
- Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l (DLC) 4
- Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l (CKG) 4
- Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) 3
- Wuhan Tianhe (WUH) 3
Newly Discovered
- Incheon Int'l (ICN) new
- Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l (DLC) new
- Nanjing Lukou Int'l (NKG) new
- Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l (CAN) new
- Changchun Longjia Int'l (CGQ) new
- Shanghai Hongqiao Int'l (SHA) new
- Beijing Capital Int'l (PEK) new
- Fuzhou Changle Int'l (FOC) new
- Shanghai Pudong Int'l (PVG) new
- Kunming Changshui Int'l (KMG) new
- Chengdu Tianfu Int'l (TFU) new
- Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l (BKK) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Yantai Penglai International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China Eastern
CES
/ MU
|
31 | 574 | 31 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Shandong Airlines
CDG
/ SC
|
22 | 531 | 22 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Tianjin Airlines
GCR
/ GS
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13 | 147 | 13 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Shenzhen Airlines
CSZ
/ ZH
|
8 | 120 | 8 | Feb 1, 2026 |
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Central Airlines
HLF
/ I9
|
3 | 110 | 3 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Air China
CCA
/ CA
|
4 | 87 | 4 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Qingdao Airlines
QDA
/ QW
|
5 | 71 | 5 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Shanghai Airlines
CSH
/ FM
|
5 | 70 | 5 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Zhejiang Loong
CDC
/ GJ
|
7 | 67 | 7 | Feb 1, 2026 |
China Southern Airlines
CSN
/ CZ
|
4 | 38 | 4 | Jan 17, 2026 |
For Pilots
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11155 ft | - ft | Concrete | Active Lighted |
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Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at the official taxi stand located outside the arrivals hall. The fare is metered, and trips to downtown Yantai typically take about 60-80 minutes, while the journey to Penglai district is around 30-40 minutes. It is recommended to have your destination address written in Chinese.
Rental Cars
Car rental services from major Chinese providers like China Auto Rental (CAR Inc.) and eHi Car Services are available at the airport, with service counters located in the arrivals hall. Please note that foreign drivers are required to have a valid Chinese driver's license, as an International Driving Permit (IDP) is generally not sufficient to rent a vehicle in China.
Public Transportation
The airport is served by multiple airport shuttle bus lines that provide affordable connections to key destinations, including Yantai Railway Station, Yantai Bus Station, and various districts within Yantai and Penglai. Additionally, the airport is integrated with the Penglaishi Railway Station, providing high-speed train access to other cities in the region like Qingdao and Weihai.