Dali Airport
Dali Fengyi Airport is the main air gateway for Dali, serving the Xiaguan area of this well-known city in southwestern China. Identified by IATA code DLU and ICAO code ZPDL, it is classified as a medium airport and is a practical arrival point for travellers heading to Dali’s historic sights, Erhai Lake, and the surrounding mountain scenery. Because it sits at a relatively high elevation, the airport can feel a little different from lower-altitude coastal airports, especially for visitors arriving from sea level.
About Dali Airport
Dali Fengyi Airport is the main air gateway for Dali, serving the Xiaguan area of this well-known city in southwestern China. Identified by IATA code DLU and ICAO code ZPDL, it is classified as a medium airport and is a practical arrival point for travellers heading to Dali’s historic sights, Erhai Lake, and the surrounding mountain scenery. Because it sits at a relatively high elevation, the airport can feel a little different from lower-altitude coastal airports, especially for visitors arriving from sea level.
Overview
Dali Fengyi Airport is the main air gateway for Dali, serving the Xiaguan area of this well-known city in southwestern China. Identified by IATA code DLU and ICAO code ZPDL, it is classified as a medium airport and is a practical arrival point for travellers heading to Dali’s historic sights, Erhai Lake, and the surrounding mountain scenery. Because it sits at a relatively high elevation, the airport can feel a little different from lower-altitude coastal airports, especially for visitors arriving from sea level.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport stands at 7050 feet (2149 m) above sea level, so some travellers may notice drier air or mild altitude effects after landing.
- It uses a single lighted asphalt runway, 17/35, measuring 8202 feet, which supports day and night operations.
- Local time is Asia/Shanghai, the standard time used across mainland China.
- As Dali’s airport, it is a convenient starting point for onward road travel into Xiaguan and the wider Dali area.
On Arrival
For most visitors, the airport’s value is its simplicity: it gives direct access to a destination better known for culture and scenery than for big-city scale. After landing, it helps to have local transport arranged in advance if you want the smoothest transfer into town or onward to lakeside and old-town areas. The highland setting also means weather and temperature can feel cooler or sharper than many travellers expect in China, so keeping a light layer handy is sensible even after a short flight.
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FAQ
Dali Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Dali Airport is located in Dali City, China (Asia), at coordinates 25.650°, 100.320°.
- Its IATA code is DLU and its ICAO code is ZPDL.
- Dali Airport serves Dali City, China. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Dali Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Dali Airport sits at latitude 25.650° and longitude 100.320°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DLU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DLU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DLU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Airport Road, Dali Baizuzizhizhou, Yunnan Sheng, China, the phone number is +86 872 242 8921, the official website is http://dl.ynairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in China. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.