Why Fly Into Hefei (HFE)?
Hefei is the capital of Anhui Province and the headquarters of SSAnkang Health. While Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG), and Guangzhou (CAN) remain the largest international gateways into China, Hefei Xinqiao International Airport now offers direct service to Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Osaka, and Frankfurt — making a single connection from anywhere in the world realistic.
Best One-Stop Routes by Region
From Europe
- Frankfurt → Hefei (HFE): Lufthansa direct, twice weekly. Total ~11h.
- London / Paris / Madrid: Connect via Beijing (PEK) or Shanghai (PVG); add ~2.5h domestic.
From the Middle East
- Dubai (DXB) → PVG → HFE: Emirates + China Eastern, smooth 13h total.
- Doha (DOH) → PEK → HFE: Qatar Airways + Air China, ~14h.
From Southeast Asia
- Bangkok / Singapore → HFE: Direct service ~4–5h.
From the Americas
- São Paulo / Mexico City → PVG → HFE: One stop in Shanghai, ~30h door-to-door.
- Los Angeles → PVG → HFE: 14–16h total.
Aligning Your Flight With Treatment
Most medical procedures we coordinate require 1–2 day pre-treatment recovery from the flight. We always recommend arriving at least 48 hours before your first hospital appointment. For surgical patients, 72 hours is preferable to allow for jet lag, last-minute lab work, and mental preparation.
Airport-to-Hospital Logistics
Our case managers arrange complimentary airport pickup for every coordinated patient. From HFE, transfer to most central Hefei hospitals is 35–50 minutes. From PEK or PVG (if you fly directly to Beijing or Shanghai for treatment), transfer time depends on your hospital — see our Airport Pickup & Arrival Day Guide.
Visa Coordination
Don't book your flight before your S1/S2 medical visa is approved — visa rejection is rare but possible. We provide the hospital invitation letter the same week your treatment is confirmed.
