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Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF)

Chifeng, China · medium airport · 42.160° 118.841° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCIF
ICAO CodeZBCF
Typemedium airport
NameChifeng Yulong Airport
MunicipalityChifeng
CountryChina
ContinentAS
Latitude42.160° N
Longitude118.841° E
Elevation2018 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryChina
ISO Code
RegionChifeng
Continent CodeAS
IANA TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+8
DST OffsetUTC+8
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – March
Dry season across much of Asia
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving CIF

SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (42.2°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF/ZBCF) is a medium-sized domestic airport serving Chifeng, a city in southeastern Inner Mongolia known for Hongshan culture and the C-shaped jade dragon. It lies roughly 10–15 km from the city center and primarily handles flights to Chinese hubs such as Beijing, Hohhot, and Tianjin. The airport's name honors the region's 'Yulong' (Jade Dragon) archaeological heritage.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know that CIF is compact and fast through security, but landside food and shops may close early; eat before security or bring snacks for late departures.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis are the most reliable way to reach central Chifeng, usually taking 20–30 minutes. Airport shuttle buses may operate to the city, but frequencies are limited, so confirm times at the terminal. If you arrive late, pre-arrange a pickup or ride-hailing, as available taxis can thin out after the last flight.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport code for Chifeng Yulong Airport?
A: The IATA code is CIF and the ICAO code is ZBCF.

Q: How far is Chifeng Yulong Airport from downtown Chifeng?
A: It is about 10–15 km from the city center, typically a 20–30 minute drive depending on traffic.

Q: Which airlines and destinations serve CIF?
A: Domestic carriers such as Air China, China Eastern, and Tianjin Airlines have served routes to Beijing, Hohhot, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Xi'an, though schedules change seasonally.

Q: Does Chifeng Yulong Airport have international flights?
A: It primarily handles domestic flights; there are no regular international scheduled services as of recent years.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 29, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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