Huai'an: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Huai'an is a city of 4.6 million people in China (Jiangsu), 14 m (46 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Huai'an Lianshui Airport (HIA), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre. It has 2 railway stations on record, including Qiuqiao Railway Station.
Key facts
Daylight in Huai'an runs from about 9 h 58 min a day in late December to 14 h 26 min in late June (computed for 33.59° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Huai'an is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Huai'an Lianshui Airport (HIA), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport (LYG, 93 km).
Flights to Huai'an: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Qiuqiao Railway Station, Huai'annan Railway Station. Trains to Huai'an
Buses to Huai'an · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Shanghai, 349 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Hangzhou, 382 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental
- Hefei, 251 km — flights · tours
- Weifang, 347 km — flights
- Nanjing, 171 km — flights · tours
- Jinan, 389 km — flights
- Qingdao, 302 km
- Suzhou, 294 km — tours
- Pudong, 350 km
- Zibo, 366 km
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Common questions
Which airport serves Huai'an?
Huai'an Lianshui Airport (HIA), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Huai'an?
About 4.6 million people live in Huai'an, across 10,030 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Huai'an in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Huai'an?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Huai'an?
Shanghai (349 km), Hangzhou (382 km), Hefei (251 km), Weifang (347 km), Nanjing (171 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.