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Yantai Penglai International Airport
Yantai, China

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Yantai Penglai International Airport
Yantai, China
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Routes out
23
Destinations
ZSYT
ICAO
154 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to Shandong's scenic Bohai coast and peninsular China.
Opened
2015
Location
Yantai, China
Yantai Penglai International Airport (IATA: YNT, ICAO: ZSYT) is the primary commercial airport serving Yantai, a coastal city in Shandong Province, eastern China. It replaced the older Yantai Laishan Airport and was purpose-built to accommodate the region's growing air traffic demand.
The airport is located in Penglai district, positioned to serve both Yantai and the broader Shandong Peninsula. It handles a mix of domestic Chinese routes and a limited number of international connections to destinations across Asia.
The facility supports the local economy, which includes manufacturing, fishing, wine production, and tourism tied to the legendary Penglai coastal scenery. It serves millions of passengers annually and continues to expand its route network.
Terminals
The airport features a single main passenger terminal designed to handle both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include airport shuttle buses, taxis, and private car services connecting the airport to central Yantai and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Yantai Penglai include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Opened in 2015, replacing the older Yantai Laishan Airport (LYI).
- ›Located in Penglai district, approximately 55 km from central Yantai.
- ›Named after the mythical Penglai island, a legendary place in Chinese mythology.
- ›Serves as a regional hub for Shandong Airlines.
- ›Supports international routes to South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asian destinations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (23 destinations)












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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
YNT → DLCBK · YN7
YNT → TSNBK · YN7
YNT → CANCA · 738
YNT → CGQCA · 320
YNT → CTUCA · 319
YNT → HGHCA · 738
YNT → HRBCA · 738
YNT → ICNCA · 321
YNT → NKGCA · 738
YNT → PEKCA · 738
YNT → PVGCA · 738
YNT → SHACA · 738
YNT → SJWCA · 738
YNT → SZXCA · 738
YNT → TNACA · 738 CR2
YNT → WUHCA · 320
YNT → XIYCA · 320
YNT → CANCZ · 320
YNT → CSXCZ · 320 319
YNT → CTUCZ · 321
YNT → HRBCZ · 320
YNT → SHECZ · 320 321 319
YNT → SHAFM · 737
YNT → TSNGS · ERJ E90
YNT → KIXJL · 320
YNT → ICNKE · 320
YNT → HKGMU · 320
YNT → HRBMU · 320
YNT → ICNMU · 320
YNT → KIXMU · 320
YNT → PEKMU · 320 321
YNT → PVGMU · 320
YNT → SHAMU · 320
YNT → ICNOZ · 321 320
YNT → CANSC · 738
YNT → CGQSC · CR2
YNT → HFESC · 738
YNT → HGHSC · 738
YNT → HRBSC · 738
YNT → ICNSC · 738
YNT → NKGSC · 738
YNT → PEKSC · 738
YNT → PVGSC · 738
YNT → SHASC · 738
YNT → SJWSC · 738
YNT → SZXSC · 738
YNT → TNASC · 738 CR2
YNT → TPESC · 738
YNT → WUHSC · 738
YNT → CGQZH · 320 CRJ
YNT → CTUZH · 319
YNT → HRBZH · 738 737
YNT → NKGZH · 738
YNT → PEKZH · 737
YNT → WUHZH · 320
YNT → XIYZH · 320
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