Jiayuguan Airport JGN

Jiayuguan Airport is only 27 kilometers (17 miles) from Jiuquan. It has opened flights to Beijing, Xian, Lanzhou, Urumqi and Dunhuang.

The airport is about 12km northeast of the city proper and a taxi should cost around RMB40.

A cheaper choice is the CAAC bus, which meets every flight.