Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Departure from Guilin
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Flight Schedule from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) | 12:05 | 16:15 | Guilin (KWL) | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Book flight |
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FAQ about Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is the main gateway to Guilin's karst-mountain scenery in China's Guangxi region. Compare airlines flying in and out of Guilin (KWL) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka to track fares before you book.
Overview of Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
The airport sits around 28 km southwest of central Guilin. It handled about 8.1 million passengers in 2026, a strong recovery in traffic, and connects Guilin to roughly 76 domestic and international cities.
Where You Can Fly From Guilin
Guilin's schedule is mostly domestic, with a handful of regional international routes.
- Domestic: major Chinese hubs including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, among many others.
- International: around five routes to Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Thailand (Bangkok) and Korea (Seoul).
Fares and schedules change often, so compare carriers and verify details at the time of travel.
Airlines and Hubs
Air Guilin is based at Liangjiang as its home hub. The airport is also served by major Chinese carriers including China Eastern, China Southern, Xiamen Airlines, Hainan Airlines and several others, making it a well-connected regional gateway rather than a single-airline hub.
Terminals at Guilin Liangjiang Airport
KWL has two terminals: Terminal 2 handles the bulk of domestic flights, while Terminal 1 is used for international and regional routes to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Getting To and From Guilin City
An airport shuttle bus runs to the Civil Aviation Mansion in central Guilin, taking around 50 minutes for a fare of about CNY 20, departing roughly hourly. Taxis are also available outside the terminal for a direct transfer — there is currently no rail link to the airport.
Facilities at Guilin Liangjiang Airport
As a major regional gateway, KWL offers a solid range of traveller facilities.
- Restaurants and cafes serving local and international cuisine.
- Duty-free shopping for international departures.
- Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal.
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