Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB): what you need to know
The timezone in Harbin is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SYD to HRB flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and HRB:
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
Right now, ₹ 25,819 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 41,180. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SYD to HRB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
Consider staying in a hotel near HRB if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to central Harbin
You'll find HRB at Yingbin 1st Rd.
Harbin Taiping International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Harbin. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Harbin in February.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Harbin, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to HRB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -27ºC and -9ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Changchun is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Harbin. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include South Lake Park, Forest Scenic Area, South of Nanhu Park, Changchun City and Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo.
Jilin is another sought-after destination in China and is around 209 kilometres south of Harbin. No journey is complete without a visit to Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, 雾凇长廊 and 东门大吉星空主题文创夜市.