Heihe Aihui Airport (IATA: HEK, ICAO: ZYHE) serves Heihe, CN. It has 7 scheduled routes to 5 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 3 airlines.
- Efficient Security for Domestic Flights: For domestic travel, a 2-hour arrival time is generally sufficient, suggesting relatively quick security processing during normal hours. Expedited screening can reduce this to 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Straightforward Check-in: The airport has two check-in counters. User ratings indicate a generally acceptable experience for check-in.
- Basic Shuttle Bus Service: An airport shuttle bus connects to Heihe Railway Station, which is a hub for onward travel to places like Wudalianchi Global Geopark.
- Proximity to City and Border: The airport is conveniently located about 17 kilometers (10 miles) from Heihe city center and 14.5 kilometers (9 miles) from the Sino-Russian border.
- Limited Terminal Facilities and Amenities: User ratings for terminal facilities and food and retail services are relatively low (47% each), suggesting a lack of diverse or high-quality options.
- Subpar Immigration/Customs and Baggage Claim: Immigration/customs and baggage claim received very low user ratings (20% each), indicating potential issues or dissatisfaction with these processes.
- No Dedicated First-Class Lounge: There is no dedicated waiting lounge for first-class passengers; they are directed to a cafe for seats and drinks.
- Potential for Longer International Wait Times: For international flights, a recommended arrival time of 3 hours (or 3 hours 30 minutes during peak hours) suggests that passport control and security can take a considerable amount of time. FlightQueue estimates a security wait time of 28 minutes and an 8-minute wait for passport control, though these might be average and not reflect peak international processing.
- Limited WiFi and Lounge Experience: User ratings for WiFi (55%) and lounge (40%) suggest these aspects could be improved.
Bottom line: Heihe Aihui Airport seems to serve its purpose as a small regional hub with decent efficiency for domestic departures. However, travelers should anticipate a basic experience with limited amenities and potentially longer wait times and less satisfactory processing for international arrivals, especially concerning immigration and baggage claim.
Routes from HEK
5 nonstop destinations · 3 airlines.
Airlines at HEK
3 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) offers 7 flight routes operated by 3 airlines. Major carriers include Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Heihe include Harbin Taiping Int'l, Mohe Gulian, Daqing Sartu, Wudalianchi, Yichun Lindu.
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Common questions about HEK
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from HEK?
Heihe Aihui Airport has 7 scheduled routes to 5 destinations in 1 countries, operated by 3 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Heihe Aihui Airport?
3 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines.
Where is Heihe Aihui Airport located?
Heihe Aihui Airport is located in Heihe, CN, at an elevation of 1047 ft. Its IATA code is HEK and ICAO code is ZYHE.