How to find cheap flights to Panlong Airport (GYS)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Panlong Airport is RM716. A round-trip plane ticket to GYS right now is RM1,156.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Guang Yuan, where Panlong Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Guang Yuan. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
If there's no rush to travel to Guang Yuan, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Panlong Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Guang Yuan
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to GYS.
August is the most popular month for flights to GYS. Visit then if you're eager to explore Guang Yuan in full swing.
Travel in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Guang Yuan are generally less expensive.
Check the weather before travelling. August is the warmest time of year in Guang Yuan, averaging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -3ºC (27ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
With two days of rain on average, December is the driest month in Guang Yuan.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 16 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Panlong Airport (GYS): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Guang Yuan in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Panlong Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Consider booking your GYS plane ticket with China Southern. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 100% of flights to this hub sticking to schedule.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+8 timezone at GYS.
Looking for a stay within easy reach of Panlong Airport? Hop off your flight to GYS and drift off to sleep shortly after at Fulin Hotel.
Flights taking off from Panlong Airport reach their destination on schedule 77% of the time. This figure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Panlong Airport is located in Guang Yuan, Sichuan, China.
Getting to central Guang Yuan from Panlong Airport (GYS)
GYS is located about 13 kilometres from central Guang Yuan.
Planning to get a ride-share or a cab to the centre? The time it takes will depend on when your flight to GYS comes in for landing. Check ahead for the best route and expected travel times.
If you'd love to stay near all the action in Guang Yuan, book a room at one of these comfy options:
Guang Yuan highlights
Jump off your flight to Guang Yuan and make a beeline for these major attractions:
Tianzhao Mountain National Park: Offering a memorable introduction to what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 11 kilometres west of the centre.
国贸广场: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres south-east of the heart of Guang Yuan.
How to get to Langzhong from Panlong Airport (GYS)
The nearby city of Langzhong is about 145 kilometres from GYS. The drive to the centre in a cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Travelling from Panlong Airport (GYS) to Changchi
Changchi is about 97 kilometres from Panlong Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 2 hours 35 minutes.
Explore more of China
There's loads more of China waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-west of Guang Yuan, set out for Chengdu. What not to miss? Start with 熊猫馆, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and Chengdu Giant Panda Ecological Park Tourism Museum. The closest airport to this city is Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
Another city in China that will quickly win you over is Nanchong. From Guang Yuan, it's roughly 177 kilometres south and offers top sights like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area and Cultural Plaza. Add a stop at Xishan Scenic Area too.
Make room for new adventures in Tianshui. Roughly 241 kilometres north of Guang Yuan, Wuhou Shrine, Yuyuan Park and Children's Paradise are reason enough to go.