Quanzhou Airport at a Glance: Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport

When people talk about Quanzhou Airport, they mean Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, the airport that serves the historic port city of Quanzhou in Fujian province, on China's southeast coast. It takes its second name from Jinjiang, the county-level city where it stands. You will see it listed in several ways: Jinjiang Airport, Jinjiang International Airport, Quanzhou International Airport, or in Chinese as 泉州晋江国际机场.

The airport began civil operations in December 1996 and was upgraded to an international airport in 2012. It handles both domestic and international flights, and XiamenAir runs a large share of its network, making Quanzhou one of that airline's important bases in Fujian.

JJN Airport Code and Other Names

The IATA code JJN identifies Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport on tickets, booking sites and baggage tags. The code comes from Jinjiang rather than Quanzhou, which is why searches for "JJN" and "JJN airport" are so common: travellers see the code on a booking and want to know which city it belongs to. The answer is Quanzhou. The ICAO code, used by pilots and air traffic control, is ZSQZ.

On Traveloka you can search by the city name, Quanzhou, or by the code JJN. Both lead to the same airport.

Where Is Quanzhou Airport? Location in Jinjiang

Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport sits about 12 kilometres south of Quanzhou's urban core, the Licheng and Fengze districts. It lies inside Jinjiang, a county-level city administered by Quanzhou. Being this close to town is a real advantage: the airport is a short drive from the city, and Jinjiang and Shishi are nearby too.

For anyone searching for the "Quanzhou nearest airport", JJN is the one to choose for flights into the city itself. It puts you closer to Quanzhou's old town and heritage sites than larger airports elsewhere in Fujian.

Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport Terminal and Facilities

The airport handles domestic and international flights, with separate departure processes for each. International passengers go through passport control and customs, so follow the international signs when you arrive for a flight abroad, and allow extra time for the formalities.

As at other airports in China, security screening is thorough. Power banks must be carried in hand luggage and never packed in checked bags, and liquids in hand luggage are limited to small containers. Pack these items where you can reach them quickly at the security check.

Airlines and Routes from Quanzhou Airport (JJN)

XiamenAir has the widest network at Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport. Many other Chinese airlines also fly here, including China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Loong Air, Hainan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Ruili Airlines, West Air, China United Airlines and China Express Airlines.

Domestic flights from Quanzhou

Domestic routes connect Quanzhou with most major cities in China. Frequent destinations include Beijing Daxing, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu Tianfu, Chongqing, Guiyang, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Wuhan, Kunming, Xi'an, Zhuhai, Zhoushan and Haikou. That spread makes Quanzhou easy to reach with one stop from almost anywhere in the country.

International flights

International links focus on Southeast Asia. XiamenAir and Philippine Airlines both connect Quanzhou with Manila, and XiamenAir also flies to Cebu. Other international and regional services change by season, so search your dates to see what is running.

Flights to Quanzhou from Singapore

If you are flying to Quanzhou from Singapore, check whether a direct service is available for your dates. If not, a single connection through a large Chinese hub such as Guangzhou, Shanghai or Beijing works well, as each has frequent flights to JJN.

Getting to and from Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport

Public bus

Public bus routes run from the airport to central Quanzhou and to Shishi, stopping at main roads and commercial areas along the way. Buses are an economical way into town, but they take longer than a car and are less practical with heavy luggage.

Taxi and ride-hailing

Taxis wait outside the arrivals area. Because the airport is close to the city, the ride into Quanzhou is short. Ride-hailing apps are widely used in China and are handy if you have the app set up. Have your hotel's name and address in Chinese to show the driver, and mobile payment is the easiest way to pay.

Hotel shuttles

Some hotels in Jinjiang and Shishi offer airport shuttles for guests. Ask your hotel when you book whether this is available.

Tips for Flying Through Quanzhou Airport

• Give yourself time. The drive is short, but check-in and security lines can build at busy times, and international flights need extra time for passport control.
• Know your code. Tickets will show JJN, not "Quanzhou". Check you have picked the right airport if you are comparing flights across Fujian.
• Watch the weather. Storms and heavy rain on the Fujian coast can delay flights. Keep an eye on your flight status on stormy days.
• Plan connections. If you fly into China on an international flight and connect to a domestic one elsewhere, you may need to collect and recheck your bags at the first airport.
• Check entry rules. Look up the current entry and transit requirements for your passport before you fly to China.

Exploring Quanzhou from Jinjiang Airport

Quanzhou was one of the great ports of the medieval world, trading across the seas during the Song and Yuan dynasties. Its heritage is recognised by UNESCO as the World Heritage site "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China", which brings together 22 historic sites and monuments across the city.

Kaiyuan Temple

Kaiyuan Temple is a grand ancient Buddhist temple in the heart of the old city. It is part of the UNESCO-listed group of sites and a natural first stop for visitors.

Qingjing Mosque

Qingjing Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in China, and another of the heritage sites that reflect the city's long history as a trading port.

Qingyuan Mountain

Just north of the city, Qingyuan Mountain is a scenic area known for its large stone statue of Laozi, the founder of Taoism.

Luoyang Bridge and West Street

The stone Luoyang Bridge once carried the main road north towards Fuzhou. Back in town, West Street is a lively old street where you can stop for tea and local snacks, and look over the tiled rooftops of the historic centre.

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