How to book and purchase a plane ticket?

To take domestic flights in China, foreign travelers may book air tickets online on an airline's official website, app and WeChat mini program, or a ticketing platform.

■ Ticket purchase

1. When buying tickets on an airline's official website, app and WeChat mini program, or a ticketing platform, you can make payments via Alipay, WexinPay or UnionPay bank cards. Chinese and foreign bank cards are accepted at the online and offline ticketing channels of ticketing platforms and airlines operating international flights.

2. You can also buy tickets at an airport and pay in RMB cash or via WexinPay, Alipay, or bank cards following the policies of the airline.

■ Ticket change and refund

Foreign travelers can change or refund tickets through the ticketing platform or at the airport. Fees may be incurred, which is subject to the policies of the airline.

Source: A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2025 Edition) issued by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China