The most easy and time-saving way to travel to Jiuzhaigou is by air. There are about 20 flights each day between Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou. The journey takes about 40 minutes. The ticket price is about 1000 yuan. Travelers hardly get any discount on this route because of its popularity. There are also a few flights from Chongqing. Air travel from Chongqing to Jiuzhaigou takes 1 hour or so.
Jiuzhaigou is served by Jiuhuang Airport. The airport is located in Chuanzhusi Town in Songpan County, about 88 kilometers away from Jiuzhaigou and 43 kilometers from Huanglong. In peak travel season there are also a few flights to the following cities: Xi'an, Kunming, Zhangjiajie, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
Transportation between the airport and Jiuzhaigou
There are airport buses running between the airport and Jiuzhaigou, and the airport between Huanglong. It takes about 1 hour to travel from the airport to Jiuzhaigou. 45 yuan for single way, and 80 yuan for a round-trip at the time of writing. Price for hiring a bus is around 200 yuan. Bargaining is essential to get a good price.
China Highlights recommend you take a tour to visit Jiuzhaigou Vallye, given the remoteness of the place.
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