China University of Geosciences Transportation Guide
2013/12/13
As the biggest city in central China, Wuhan plays a very important role in transportation all over China. It Situates
in the crossroads of central China and establishes a sound transportation system with air,railway as well as ferry
traffic which can bring you to every corner of China. Meanwhile the transportation in Wuhan city is very convenient,
and it coves all the city under the transportation web.
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Upon arrival in Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is the biggest airport in central China, located in Wuhan's suburban Huangpi
District, around 26 kilometres to the north of Wuhan city center. It is the busiest airport of central China as it is
geographically located in the centre of China's airline route network.
Introduction
Now it has three terminal buildings, T1, T2 and the New Terminal. At present, there are more than 26 airline companies
in Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, providing more than 158 air routes. It serves airlines to more than 65 domestic
cities and more than 30 international cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Tokyo,
Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur,etc.
International Flights from Wuhan to Other Destinations around the World:
Flight No. |
To |
Airline Company |
Duration |
Frequency |
CZ3075 |
Hong Kong |
China Southern Airlines |
1h35m |
Daily |
CA119 |
Macau |
Air China |
1h40m |
Every Tuesday,
Friday and Sunday |
MU2087 |
Taipei |
China Eastern Airlines |
2h25m |
Every Monday and Thursday |
MU1161 |
Sydney |
China Eastern Airlines |
11h50m |
From Monday to Saturday |
MU8332 |
Seoul |
China Eastern Airlines |
2h45m |
Every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday |
MU3111 |
Bangkok |
China Eastern Airlines |
3h40m |
Every Monday and Saturday |
CZ367 |
Ho Chi Minh |
China Southern Airlines |
2h15m |
Daily |
Outbound process
The following procedure is for international arrivals:
1. Flight Arrival
2. Inspection & Quarantine
3. Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection
4. Baggage Claim
5. Customs Inspection
6. Leaving the Airport
SICAS Reminder:
For more information about arrivals & departures and transfers etc, please click the link below to download
the Passenger Guide from the Official Website of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport:
How can I get to my university form Wuhan Tianhe International Airport ?
There are three ways to get from the airport to your university: SICAS's airport pick-up service, airport shuttle bus, and by taxi.
You can click here (transportion guide) to see the transportation guide to some certain universities in Wuhan.
SICAS Airport Pick-up Service
If you arrive in WTIA, you can book an airport pick-up service with SICAS in advance. Contact us service@sicas.cn.
By airport shuttle bus
There are airport shuttle buses traveling from the airport to Hankou, Wuchang and Guanggu. Taking airport shuttle buses can
save your time and take you to your destination smoothly and directly. The fellowing form is the details about WTIA shuttle bus:
Destination |
Stops |
Time |
Duration |
Interval |
Price |
Hankou |
Civil Aviation Resident Area |
06:20-22:00 |
20 |
20~45 |
16 |
Jinjiadun Long-distance Bus Station |
06:20-20:40 |
45 |
20~45 |
||
Xinhua Road Long-distance Bus Station |
06:20-20:20 |
60 |
20~30 |
||
Wuchang |
Civil Aviation Resident Area |
06:20-22:00 |
20 |
23~30 |
31 |
Fujiapo Long-distance Bus Station |
06:00-20:00 |
120 |
30~60 |
||
Guanggu |
Civil Aviation Resident Area |
06:20-22:00 |
20 |
30~60 |
41 |
Jinjiadun Long-distance Bus Station |
06:20-20:40 |
45 |
20~45 |
||
Hongji Bus Station of Wuchang Railway Station |
06:10-18:15 |
120 |
60 |
||
Guanggu Gymnasium of Huazhong University of Science & Technology |
08:25-17:25 |
150 |
60 |
By Taxi
Taking a taxi is a very fast way to get to your university, but maybe a little expensive. The starting price for a taxi is 3 Yuan for one kilometer, 5 Yuan for two kilometers and 8 Yuan for three kilometers. It's 1.4 Yuan for every additional kilometer from 3 to 7 kilometers. Beyond 7 kilometers, it cost 2.1 Yuan for every additional kilometer.
Daily Transportation Guide
By City-Bus
Public Bus
Wuhan owns sound public transportation system which likes a spider web covering every corner of Wuhan city. Public bus
lines cover all the areas in Hankou, Wuchang and Hanyang at the very low price of CNY1 or CNY1.2. Exact change is required.
Tourist Bus
According to the People Frist principle, Wuhan set up Tourist Bus that is an easy way to see the city with special routes
designed to cover almost all the key city tourist spots. In all the Three Towns in Wuhan, buses with the initial number of 4 are
special tourist line buses.
SICAS recommend No. 401 and No. 402 buses, as they cover most of the famous attractions in Wuhan.
By Light Rail
As the first city rail transit, the Wuhan Light Rail Line 1 has been put into use since July 2010. Along the 28.8-kilometers' rail,
which mainly runs in Hankou District from Jinshan Dadao at west to Dongdi at east, there are 26 stations built. The light rail's
highest speed could reach 65km/hour and take about 50~60 minutes to finish an entire journey.
Click to a large map of subway
Ticket Fare: CNY1.5 is charged for the first six stops, and then CNY0.5 is charged for every three additional stops. The whole
journey costs CNY5. Child less than 1.2m could take the light rail for free.
Operating Hours: 06:30~21:30 with an interval of 8 minutes