Flights to Suqian, from NT$8,325

If you’re arriving by air, you won’t have to worry which airport to choose. Suqian has just one – Lianshui Airport (HIA).

If you’re planning on hopping on a flight to Suqian, you’ll likely hit the tarmac at HIA (56 kilometers from downtown). Lianyungang Airport (LYG) (97 kilometers from downtown) is the other main airport that services the city.

There are 17 air carriers connecting Suqian to 29 airports around the world.

Suqian receives the majority of its flights from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 9 Air Co with China Southern Airlines being the preferred choice of carrier. Guangzhou is the most popular city for passengers to depart from.

With 315 direct flights running every week, you’ll be arriving in Suqian before you have time to say, “Are we there yet?”

Travelers frequently jet off from Shenyang, Guangzhou and Shenzhen airports when going to Suqian.

If it’s Guangzhou you’re departing, you’ll be in the air for around 2 hours and 21 minutes before you touchdown in Suqian. Terminal to terminal from Xiamen takes approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes and from Shenyang, the flight time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

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We’ve pulled together all the info you need to make your journey as pain-free as possible. Follow our tips and tricks and you’ll be speeding through the airport and seeing the best of Suqian in next to no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• The secret to having an amazing flight experience is to be prepared. So, let’s start with the basics: passport, travel documents, bank cards and vital medications. Next, bring items that’ll help keep you entertained, like your laptop or a few magazines. It’s also wise to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of earphones. Finally, don’t forget to toss in toiletry items like a toothbrush, facial wipes and a clean T-shirt.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Squeeze all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked luggage. Any liquids in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by security. Pointed or sharp objects, like your precious pocket knife, and products which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosols and fuels, are also banned.

What to wear on a flight:

• The main aim is to make yourself as comfortable as you can. Dress in loose, breathable clothing and pack a jacket just in case you get cold. Opt for roomy, flat shoes as your feet may swell during the journey. Leave the high heels and chunky boots in your luggage.
• Caused by sustained periods of immobility, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that can affect some passengers on long-haul flights. But the good news is there are proven ways to lower your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, walk around the cabin as often as you can and wear compression tights or socks.

A little pre-planning before your flight will help make your getaway to Suqian quick and painless. Here are some useful tips for a stress-free journey past security:

• Security personnel first need to see that you have a valid ID and boarding pass before you can proceed any further. Have them close by, ready for inspection.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your jacket, belt, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them before your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you’ll need to unplug from technology. Your laptop, phone and any other electronic gadgets must also be sent through the scanner.
• Any liquids or gels, such as toothpaste or perfume, that you want to bring on board need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you several valuable minutes. Hiking or heavy-style boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on sneakers are usually not.
• Airlines won’t allow any pocket knives or other sharp items in your hand luggage. If you must bring these kinds of items, check them in.