Zhangzhou: 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.
Zhangzhou is a city of 589,831 people in China (Fujian), 14 m (46 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre. It has 4 railway stations on record, including Jiaomei railway station. Our booking partner lists 23 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Zhangzhou runs from about 10 h 40 min a day in late December to 13 h 42 min in late June (computed for 24.51° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Zhangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 99 km), Kinmen Airport (KNH, 72 km).
Flights to Zhangzhou: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Jiaomei railway station, Jinshanqiao Railway Station, Xinanban Railway Station, Zhangzhou North Railway Station. Trains to Zhangzhou
Buses to Zhangzhou · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 23 places to stay in Zhangzhou. Of the 23 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (8), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 99 reviews in total.
Hotels in Zhangzhou: the full picture, and book
What people come for
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Fujian Tulou sites.
Tours, tickets and day trips from Zhangzhou
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Taipei, 395 km (Taiwan) — flights
- Xiamen, 43 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Fuzhou, 239 km — trains · tours
- New Taipei City, 389 km (Taiwan)
- Shantou, 163 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Huizhou, 365 km
- Taichung, 310 km (Taiwan)
- Kaohsiung, 343 km (Taiwan)
- Puning, 202 km — trains · tours
- Ganzhou, 312 km
Twin towns and sister cities: Date, Honolulu.
Common questions
Which airport serves Zhangzhou?
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Zhangzhou?
About 589,831 people live in Zhangzhou, across 12,880 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Zhangzhou in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Zhangzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Zhangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 23 places to stay in Zhangzhou, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Zhangzhou?
Taipei (395 km), Xiamen (43 km), Fuzhou (239 km), New Taipei City (389 km), Shantou (163 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.