Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ)
Yanji, CN 🇨🇳 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
ZYYJ
IATA
YNJ
Elevation
624 ft
Region
CN-22
Local Time
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GPS Code: ZYYJ
Local Code: Not available
Location: 42.882801° N, 129.451004° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (ZYYJ (YNJ)) presents a mixed but generally improving experience for travelers, with recent reviews showing varied sentiment. While some sources highlight a need for facility and service enhancements to meet international standards, others, particularly from late 2025, suggest a more positive overall satisfaction. The airport is recognized for its efforts to integrate local culture into the passenger experience.
What Travelers Love
- Convenient Location: The airport is situated only 5 kilometers (3 miles) southwest of downtown Yanji, making it easily accessible.
- Good Public Transportation: Travelers have access to multiple City Bus lines connecting to various parts of Yanji, and taxis are readily available and affordable, with rides within the city costing around 25 yuan. Carpooling a taxi from the airport costs approximately 30 RMB per person.
- Cultural Engagement Activities: The airport hosts "fun with passengers" activities, including folk performances, rice cake tasting, and rice wine, which serve to publicize Yanbian's folk culture and tourism.
- Special Services: Priority boarding is offered for special groups such as the elderly, infirm, sick, disabled, pregnant individuals, and passengers with babies.
- VIP Lounges: Available after security in the waiting lounge, these offer amenities like food, drinks, TV, computer, and WIFI.
- Positive Recent Ratings: A travel guide updated in November/December 2025 on Trip.com gives the airport a 4.5/5 rating based on 128 reviews, indicating a generally good experience.
Common Complaints
- Subpar Facilities and Services: Skytrax has certified Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport as a 2-Star Airport, noting that facilities, comfort, cleanliness, shopping, food, and staff service require improvement to meet international standards.
- Mixed Satisfaction in Specific Areas: Flightradar24 reviews indicate lower satisfaction levels for terminal facilities (48%), WiFi (48%), food and retail services (48%), security check (58%), immigration/customs (63%), lounge (43%), and baggage claim (55%).
- Lengthy and Intrusive Immigration/Security: International travelers have reported being "hassled" on arrival, including being flagged for Covid tests, questioned by immigration agents, and having their phones and cameras checked. The immigration process at Chinese airports, in general, can be multi-stepped, including ID checks, fingerprint scanning, arrival cards, and two phases of customs, potentially leading to wait times exceeding an hour during peak times.
- Staff Service Needs Improvement: According to Skytrax, staff service needs to change for the airport to achieve a higher rating.
Overall, Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport appears to offer convenient access and unique cultural elements. However, travelers should be prepared for potentially rigorous immigration and security procedures and be aware that certain terminal facilities and services may not meet higher international standards.
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Airport Routes
Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) offers 35 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Air China, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Yanji include Incheon Int'l, Qingdao Jiaodong Int'l, Gimhae Int'l, Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l and Cheongju.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Incheon Int'l (ICN) 7
- Qingdao Jiaodong Int'l (TAO) 4
- Gimhae Int'l (PUS) 3
- Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l (DLC) 2
- Cheongju (CJJ) 2
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) 2
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l (HGH) 2
- Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) 2
- Penglai International (YNT) 2
- Changchun Longjia Int'l (CGQ) 1
- Ningbo Lishe Int'l (NGB) 1
- Nanjing Lukou Int'l (NKG) 1
Newly Discovered
- Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE) new
- Ningbo Lishe Int'l (NGB) new
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l (HGH) new
- Penglai International (YNT) new
- Incheon Int'l (ICN) new
- Qingdao Jiaodong Int'l (TAO) new
- Jinan Yaoqiang (TNA) new
- Gimhae Int'l (PUS) new
- Shanghai Pudong Int'l (PVG) new
- Beijing Capital Int'l (PEK) new
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) new
- Dalian Zhoushuizi Int'l (DLC) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Yanji Chaoyangchuan AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air China
CCA
/ CA
|
3 | 152 | 3 | Feb 14, 2026 |
China Eastern
CES
/ MU
|
6 | 150 | 6 | Feb 14, 2026 |
China Southern Airlines
CSN
/ CZ
|
6 | 92 | 6 | Feb 14, 2026 |
China United Airlines
CUA
/ KN
|
1 | 36 | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Korean Air
KAL
/ KE
|
1 | 31 | 1 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Asiana
AAR
/ OZ
|
1 | 25 | 1 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Shandong Airlines
CDG
/ SC
|
3 | 23 | 3 | Feb 14, 2026 |
9 Air
JYH
/ AQ
|
2 | 23 | 2 | Feb 14, 2026 |
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Air Busan
ABL
/ BX
|
1 | 19 | 1 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Chengdu Airlines
UEA
/ EU
|
1 | 16 | 1 | Feb 14, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
09/27 |
8530 ft | 148 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 130.0 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at the official taxi stand outside the arrivals hall. The journey to downtown Yanji is short (about 5-7 km) and typically costs around 20-30 CNY. Ensure the driver uses the meter. Ride-hailing services like Didi Chuxing are also a popular and convenient option.
Rental Cars
Car rental services are available, primarily from major Chinese companies like China Auto Rental (Shenzhou) and eHi Car Services. It is highly recommended to book in advance online. Note that foreign visitors need a valid Chinese driver's license to rent and drive a car in China; an International Driving Permit (IDP) is not sufficient on its own.
Public Transportation
The airport is served by both a dedicated airport shuttle and regular city buses. The Airport Shuttle Bus provides a direct connection to the city center (e.g., Civil Aviation Ticket Office). Additionally, several public city bus routes, such as No. 28, No. 43, and No. 44, stop at the airport, offering a very low-cost way to reach various parts of Yanji, including the train and bus stations.