Airport
Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT)
Datong Yungang International Airport is the main gateway to Datong city and the surrounding northern Shanxi region. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Mount Hengshan and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Datong Yungang International Airport
Datong Yungang International Airport serves the city of Datong and the wider northern Shanxi region. It opened in 2005 and expanded with a second domestic terminal in 2013, connecting the area with domestic destinations and selected international routes.
The airport is located around 15 km from central Datong in Yunzhou District. It operates two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 for international flights and Terminal 2 for domestic flights, supported by a 3,000-metre runway.
Ground transport includes an airport shuttle bus to Datong Hotel in the city centre, taxis, private transfers and car rental, making it convenient to reach central Datong and nearby cultural sites such as the Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Monastery.
With shops, dining, lounges and passenger services in its terminals, the airport functions as a practical gateway for travellers visiting one of China's most historically significant regions.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Datong Yungang International Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 (T1) serves international flights and Terminal 2 (T2) serves domestic flights; T2 is the larger of the two and both are located within the same airport complex.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Datong Yungang International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Datong Yungang International Airport to hotels, city destinations and cultural sites across Datong.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing around Datong.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Datong Yungang International Airport for independent travel to the Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery and other regional destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, event venues and tourist attractions.
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