Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Datong Airport (DAT): what you need to know
Your SYD to DAT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Datong Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and DAT:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Datong Airport (DAT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Datong Airport flight is RM1,871. A round-trip fare right now is RM5,182. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to DAT, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Datong Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Datong Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Datong Airport (DAT)
Once your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Datong Airport flight has arrived, relax at a nearby hotel. Fangtang Hotel (Fangte Store of Datong South Railway Station) is a comfy option within easy reach of DAT.
Getting from Datong Airport (DAT) to central Datong
DAT is located at 302 Provincial Rd..
Datong Airport to central Datong has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Datong Airport (DAT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Datong Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Datong. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Datong Airport for July if you want to go to Datong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to DAT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Datong, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Beijing to tick off its top attractions. From Forbidden City to Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Tianjin is another essential stop in China and is around 354 kilometres east of Datong. No journey is complete without experiencing Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
