Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
DLC
ICAO Code
ZYTL
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) is the main airport serving Dalian, Liaoning province. Passenger operations are handled from a principal passenger terminal complex that serves domestic and international flights, connecting the city to other Chinese hubs and international destinations.

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Elevation: 32 m
38.9657, 121.5385

Terminal Guide for Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport #

The airport uses a main passenger terminal building with separate gates/concourses for arrivals and departures; airlines are grouped by check‑in area rather than strict alliance zones. Facilities support both domestic and international traffic with standard security and immigration processing.

Getting to and From Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport #

Dalian city centre is reachable by taxi, airport express bus and private car; travel time to downtown is typically within an hour depending on traffic. Taxis queue outside the terminal; airport express buses serve several city stops - confirm schedules at the arrivals information desk. Car hire is available from on‑site or nearby agencies.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport #

The terminal provides shops, cafés and duty‑free for international departures, plus ATMs and basic services. Wi‑Fi is commonly available in the terminal; check signage for access details. Charging points are present in waiting areas. Lounges are available for some carriers and via pay‑in options; restrooms and family facilities are provided.

Tips for Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport #

  • Allow extra time in winter when fog or snow can disrupt flights in northeast China.
  • Use taxis or airport express buses to reach Dalian city centre; verify the bus route and timetable at the information desk on arrival.
  • Carry a paper or screenshot of your destination address in Chinese for taxi drivers if you don’t speak Mandarin.

Weather & Climate near Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport #

Climate

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (641 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 96 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.6h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

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