Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KWL
ICAO Code
ZGKL
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport serves Guilin and the surrounding Guangxi region in southern China. It handles several million passengers a year (pre-pandemic figures were in the single‑digit millions) and is served by major Chinese carriers including China Southern, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines and XiamenAir on domestic and regional international routes.

The airport is organised around one main passenger terminal with separate landside arrivals/departures and airside gates for domestic and international services. Facilities and commercial services are concentrated in the central departures hall and the gate piers extend from that core area.

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
Elevation: 173 m
25.2198, 110.0396

Terminal Guide for Guilin Liangjiang International Airport #

The airport uses a single primary passenger terminal with domestic and international check‑in areas in the same building; gates are in adjacent piers. Most carriers check in in the main hall and baggage reclaim is in a central arrivals area. There are airline service desks and a small set of ground‑handling counters inside the terminal.

Because the terminal is compact, inter-terminal transfer is not required - arrivals and departures use the same building. Ground transport and hotel shuttle pick‑ups depart from the landside curb directly outside the terminal.

Getting to and From Guilin Liangjiang International Airport #

The airport is located roughly 25-30 km from Guilin city centre; typical travel time is about 30-45 minutes by road depending on traffic.

  • Taxis / cars: Metered taxis and private cars are the most common option; journey time to central Guilin is roughly 30-45 minutes by car. Fares vary with time of day and traffic.
  • Airport shuttle / coaches: Scheduled airport shuttle buses run to central points and the railway station; these are typically cheaper than taxis and take 40-60 minutes depending on stops.
  • Ride‑share: App‑based ride services operate in Guilin; availability at the airport can vary, so expect to use the official taxi rank at busy times.
  • Driving: The airport is reached via the main expressway; drive time to downtown Guilin is typically under an hour outside peak traffic.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport #

The terminal offers the basic services expected at a regional Chinese airport: several cafes and fast‑food outlets in the departures hall and airside concourses, duty‑free shops on international departures, and a small selection of retail outlets.

Wi‑Fi: public Wi‑Fi is usually available in the terminal (often time‑limited). Charging: power sockets and charging points are available in seating areas and near gates. Lounges: there are airline/business lounges for premium passengers and a pay‑in lounge in the departures area. Luggage: left‑luggage/short‑term storage services are occasionally available at the landside arrivals area. Accessibility: the terminal provides ramp and lift access and accessible toilets.

Weather & Climate near Guilin Liangjiang International Airport #

Climate

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1849 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (220 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 23°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

220 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
12.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (356 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 27°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

356 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.3h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (336 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

336 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.6h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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