Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC). It is the main international airport of Fuzhou, the capital city of Fujian province in China.
Arriving in Fuzhou
The staff at Fuzhou Airport will greet you when you land and assist with your travel needs. Once you collect your bags from the arrivals area, there are various transport options available to get you on your way.
Getting into Fuzhou from Fuzhou Airport
With a range of transport options available at Fuzhou Airport, travelling into the city centre is easy. Choose from bus, metro, taxi, ride-share, airport transfer or car rental. The fastest way to get to Fuzhou city centre is by taxi, taking approximately 35 minutes for the 45km trip. The taxi stand is located at the exit of the arrival’s hall. Otherwise, you may wish to book a taxi through DiDi. (China's version of Uber) for a convenient way to travel. The airport shuttle bus is a good option with regular services, taking around 50 minutes to downtown. Local city buses are available to different parts of the city. The metro train is the rapid transit system in Fuzhou and can get you to the train station in town. If you're after private transport, you can book a transfer to your destination. It is possible to rent a car, though you need a Chinese driver’s license, so you would be best to rent a car with a driver.
Getting around Fuzhou
Fuzhou is the capital of the Fujian province and it's easy to get around with many modes of transport see the city sights. Choose from taxi, train, buses, car or a tour. The easiest means of getting around Fuzhou City is by taking one of the many taxis. It's best to have your destination written down in Chinese for the drivers and ask the driver to turn the metre on. Alternatively, you may wish to book a taxi through DiDi (China's version of Uber). There are city buses to go around downtown by bus, to see the sights look for routes to West Lake Park, National Forest Park, Mt Yu and Xichan Temple. Fuzhou has 2 metro lines that make it easy to access the city centre and also connect to places like Xiamen and Shanghai. You can drive in Fuzhou since there is a well-maintained network of roads, though you need an international Chinese license and there can be traffic. To take in more of the sights, why not join one of the many organised tours.
