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Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)
Pu'er Simao Airport is a compact domestic gateway serving Pu'er city and the surrounding tea-growing region of southern Yunnan. Compare transfer options to central Pu'er, nearby tea tourism areas and onward connections across the province.
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About Pu'er Simao Airport
Pu'er Simao Airport is a domestic regional airport serving Pu'er, a city in southern Yunnan Province known for its tea-growing heritage. The airport opened as Simao Airport in 1961 and was renamed Pu'er Simao Airport in 2008.
Located in Simao District roughly 2 km from the centre of Pu'er, the airport has a single terminal of about 5,382 square metres and a 2,500-metre runway. It is a 4C-class civil-military airport capable of handling Boeing 737, Airbus A319 and smaller aircraft types.
Flights connect Pu'er with destinations including Kunming, Chengdu, Chongqing and other cities, linking the area to the wider Chinese air network. As a small regional airport, it offers a compact and straightforward passenger experience with short walking distances between check-in, security and boarding.
Because the airport sits close to the city, the quickest way into central Pu'er is by taxi, which typically takes around 10 to 15 minutes. There is currently no dedicated airport bus, so passengers usually rely on taxis, private transfers or rental cars for the short journey into town.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Pu'er Simao Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building covering about 5,382 square metres. As a domestic regional airport, it handles domestic flights without separate international or Schengen terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Pu'er Simao Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Pu'er Simao Airport to hotels, tea tourism areas and other destinations in and around Pu'er.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business visits, tea estate tours or journeys around Pu'er.
Car Rental
Rent a car for travel from Pu'er Simao Airport to central Pu'er and onward trips to nearby regions in southern Yunnan.
Bus & Group Transfers
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