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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Airport Information

GPS Code: ZSYT

Local Code: Not available

Location: 37.659724° N, 120.978124° E

Continent: AS

Type: Large International Airport

Nearby Points of Interest

What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

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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Top Airlines

Operating at Yantai Penglai International Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
21 400 21 Dec 10, 2025
28 396 28 Dec 10, 2025
13 103 13 Dec 10, 2025
8 90 8 Dec 6, 2025
Air China
CCA / CA
4 68 4 Dec 6, 2025
3 67 3 Dec 10, 2025
5 53 5 Dec 10, 2025
5 50 5 Dec 5, 2025
5 45 5 Dec 9, 2025
4 34 4 Nov 27, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
05/23 11155 ft - ft Concrete Active Lighted

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
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.

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