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Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) services Changchun, about 20 miles west, as well as Jilin, about 50 miles east, in the northeast province of Jilin.
There are taxis available from the taxi stand outside the arrival hall. The drive to Changchun takes around an hour, and taxi fare to the downtown area is about RMB 100 (USD 15.60).
You need a Chinese driver’s license to rent a car in China. A US or international driver’s license will not suffice, so you shouldn't plan on renting a car from the airport.
After you clear customs and immigration, there are shops and food outlets in the arrival hall if you want to pick up some essentials or grab a bite or drink before continuing into Changchun.
You can find ATMs as well as currency exchange services at the airport in case you need to get some cash before you leave the airport.
If you’re traveling with a baby, there are a number of “mother and child” rooms in the arrivals area before you reach immigration at Changchun Longjia International Airport.
There is a first-class lounge in the international terminal, open from around 7am to about 10pm. Access is limited, but you can check if your ticket or frequent flyer status qualifies you for entry.
FAQs - booking Changchun flights
There are 20 miles between Changchun city center and Changchun Airport.
All flights to Changchun land at Changchun Airport. The airport code is CGQ,and it can also be referred to as Changchun.
US citizens must have a visa to visit China, including Changchun. For a visa, you must submit a completed application form along with a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival and proof of your stay, such as a hotel reservation, and your booked flight leaving China.
If you arrive to Changchun International Airport late and want a break before you carry on with your travels, there is the Longjia International Airport Hotel. It is about a five-minute walk from the airport, but sometimes you can arrange for the hotel to pick you up. Currently, it is the only hotel available near the airport.
Changchun International Airport offers some facilities and services for passengers who are disabled or have reduced mobility. There are wheelchairs available as well as increased access elevators. Passengers over 70 or under 12 years old can request an escort service for assistance through the airport upon arrival in the terminal.
At the Longjia Railway Station located in the basement level of the airport, you can catch a high-speed train to Changchun. The trains run from around 7am to about 8:30pm, and you should check the schedule as they depart from Longjia around an hour apart. The trip to Changchun is about 15min, and tickets cost around RMB 11 (USD 1.75). There are also low-cost and free shuttles from the arrival hall to various locations around Changchun that leave starting around 5am until about 8pm. They generally leave every half hour, but you can check the schedule to determine the best choice.
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COVID-19 information
Safety measures for airlines flying to Changchun
Airlines flying to Changchun have enacted additional safety measures and adjusted policies to better accommodate travelers. Policies vary by airline.
Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights to Changchun
Mandatory masks
Masks required on board, masks provided on flights to Changchun
Social distancing seating
Middle seats unavailable to book on flights to Changchun
Pre-flight testing
Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights to Changchun