How to find cheap flights to Datong Airport (DAT)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Datong Airport is RM867. A return plane ticket to DAT right now is RM1,496.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Datong, where Datong Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find a great deal and have a wider range of flight options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Datong. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Datong Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Datong
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to DAT that suits your itinerary and budget.
Fly to Datong in June if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to DAT, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Datong then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Datong is warmest in July, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -3ºC (27ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? October is the driest month in Datong, averaging four days of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Datong Airport (DAT): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Datong Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Datong easy:
China Eastern is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 90% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a great choice when reserving your DAT plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+8 timezone at DAT.
Get some rest shortly after your flight to DAT at Fangtang Hotel (Fangte Store of Datong South Railway Station). This comfortable stay is an easy drive from Datong Airport.
Datong Airport has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 90% of outbound flights landing when they should. That's good news whether you have a connection or you're flying back home.
Datong Airport is located in Datong, Anhui, China.
Getting to central Datong from Datong Airport (DAT)
Central Datong is about 19 kilometres from DAT.
Once you've touched down from your flight to DAT, the drive to the centre takes around 35 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Datong, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable options:
How to get to Wuhu from Datong Airport (DAT)
Wuhu is around 1062 kilometres from DAT. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary depending on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.
Travelling from Datong Airport (DAT) to Anqing
Anqing is another city that you can easily reach from Datong Airport. It's around 1110 kilometres away.
Explore more of China
There's loads more to see and do in China, starting with Nanjing. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are must-visits in this city, which is around 1014 kilometres south-east of Datong. Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the major airport in Nanjing.
Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is roughly 1158 kilometres south-east of Datong. Hit some of the best spots right away at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
Or make your way to Puyang, roughly 1319 kilometres south-east of Datong. Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area are just the start of the reasons to visit.
