【Life in Suzhou】"SZO"! Suzhou Airport's Code.

文摘   2024-07-23 13:07   江苏  

"SZO"! 

Suzhou airport's code


It's currently the peak summer travel season.


Has anyone noticed?


We can now choose Suzhou (SZO) as our flight destination and departure point!

In the global air passenger system, Suzhou now has its own geographical coordinates.



01

Suzhou's 

exclusive "three-letter code"


                                  —"SZO" is officially online.


In May 2023, the Shanghai Airport Suzhou City Terminal was officially launched. 

This May, the terminal underwent a renewal and upgrade, and it has now been assigned the exclusive "three-letter code"—"SZO," making Suzhou an official "departure" and "arrival" point for international flights.




What is a "three-letter code"?






A three-letter code is designated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and serves as a shorthand name for airports and other locations in air transport, using three uppercase letters. For example, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG, and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is SHA.



02

Direct inquiries and ticketing


Suzhou has now become an "origin" and "destination" for international flights. Currently, China Eastern Airlines has taken the lead in launching routes using the "SZO" code, covering international flights operated by China Eastern Airlines/Shanghai Airlines.

In the future, when booking flights, by entering "Suzhou" as the departure/destination, you can search for related connecting flight information.


Using "SZO" as the starting point, you can choose destinations such as Paris, London, Los Angeles, as well as Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. You'll be able to directly search for "air-bus intermodal" products, which depart from the Suzhou City Terminal and connect via Shanghai to your final destination.


Passengers taking these flights must go to the "SZO" departure flight's only "boarding gate"—the Shanghai Airport Suzhou City Terminal. There, they can check in for their international flight, select seats, and check luggage. They will then take a virtual flight (shuttle bus, such as MU1024) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Upon arrival, they will go through a designated fast-track security channel at the city terminal before transferring to their subsequent international flights.

Currently, the Shanghai Airport Suzhou City Terminal hosts 12 airlines, including China Eastern Airlines, and has served nearly 65,000 passengers, with over 10,000 pieces of checked luggage. The terminal also offers additional services like currency exchange machines for the convenience of international travelers.


12 Lines:

Air China (CA), 

China Eastern Airlines (MU), 

Shanghai Airlines (FM), 

China Southern Airlines (CZ), 

Juneyao Airlines (HO), 

Xiamen Airlines (MF), 

Colorful Guizhou Airlines (GY), 

Singapore Airlines (SQ), 

Shandong Airlines (SC), 

Hainan Airlines (HU) 

have officially opened for check-in.


Currently available routes operated from Shanghai are as follows:

Air China (CA):

- Domestic routes: All

- International and regional routes:

- Pudong (Taiwan, Tokyo Japan, Osaka Japan)

- Hongqiao T1 (Taiwan)

China Eastern Airlines (MU), Shanghai Airlines (FM):

- Domestic routes: All

- International and regional routes: All

China Southern Airlines (CZ):

- Domestic routes: All

Juneyao Airlines (HO):

- Domestic routes: All

- International and regional routes: Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand

Xiamen Airlines (MF):

- Domestic routes: Hongqiao (All)

Colorful Guizhou Airlines (GY):

- Domestic routes: All

Singapore Airlines (SQ):

- International routes: All

Shandong Airlines (SC):

- Domestic routes: All

Hainan Airlines (HU):

- Domestic routes: All


Service hotline: 400-8069-321


Book a shuttle bus to Pudong/ Hongqiao/ Shuofang airport with below mini-program. 


Suzhou SZO is now officially online. This not only provides convenience for travelers but also serves as a window for Suzhou to embrace the world. Suzhou is connecting globally, and the world is connecting with Suzhou. 

Location:


Suzhou SZO⇋Global, 

Let' s take off!


Here's step-by-step instructions on booking the airport shuttle bus online! 



Source: Suzhou News, Suzhou City Terminal.

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