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Tianjin, China

Tianjin, previously romanized as Tienchin or Tientsin, is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It is located on the shore of the Bohai Sea.

Type CityPopulation 13,866,009

Why go

  • Municipality of China.
  • Served by Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

History

Tianjin, previously romanized as Tienchin or Tientsin, is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It is located on the shore of the Bohai Sea. It has a total population of 13,866,009 inhabitants at the 2020 census.

Airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 15 km to the centre
Chengdu (Shuangliu), 51, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 39 airlines (Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 108 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Kunming, Jinan, Xi'an, Jiuzhaigou… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 39 airlines, 108 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)
You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 27 airlines (Air Foyle, Air China, Potomac Air, Shenzhen Airlines…) · direct flights to 52 destinations incl. Dalian, Harbin, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xi'an… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 27 airlines, 52 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) 52 km to the centre
Chengdu (Jianyang), 51, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Indoor
Chengdu Taipingsi Airport 6.6 km to the centre
Chengdu (Wuhou), 51, CN
Outdoor
Chengdu Xinjin Airport 33 km to the centre
Chengdu (Xinjin), 51, CN
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

花间渡
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Outdoor
锦江夜游
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TSN has direct flights to 52 destinations on 27 airlines (incl. Dalian, Harbin, Chongqing, Shanghai, Xi'an…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: 花间渡, 11 km); routes include 锦江夜游.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tianjin, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.