Airline codes
GS · GCR
IATA · ICAO · callsign “BOHAI”
Every Tianjin Airlines flight number begins with GS. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code GCR, and the radio callsign is BOHAI.
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Tianjin Airlines (GS) Guide
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In short
Tianjin Airlines is a Chinese carrier of the HNA Aviation group, based at Tianjin Binhai International near Beijing. Airbus and Embraer aircraft fly to about 147 destinations, mostly in China, plus Asia and selected long-haul routes. Tianjin Airlines is not in an alliance and uses Fortune Wings Club. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Tianjin Airlines is a member of the HNA Aviation group and one of China’s largest operators of Embraer regional jets.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Tianjin Airlines. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Tianjin Airlines (IATA GS) is a Chinese airline of the HNA group, headquartered in the terminal of Tianjin Binhai International Airport in the port city of Tianjin, near Beijing. It runs one of China's largest regional jet networks, with strong positions in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, and suits travellers flying between secondary Chinese cities or connecting to Hainan Airlines flights.
Built from four HNA airlines
The company was set up in 2004 as Grand China Express Air to merge the aviation assets of Hainan Airlines, China Xinhua Airlines, Chang'an Airlines and Shanxi Airlines. It received its operating licence in 2007 and began with small Fairchild Dornier 328JET aircraft of about 30 seats, flying 78 routes between 54 cities. It took the Tianjin Airlines name on 8 June 2009.
By August 2011 it served 63 destinations of its own. In 2014 and 2015 it committed to a large Embraer order, and in 2016 it added Airbus A330 wide-bodies and opened long-haul routes to Auckland, London Gatwick and Moscow Sheremetyevo. On 7 May 2018 a Xi'an to London Heathrow route replaced a planned Xi'an to Gatwick service.
Hubs across China
Tianjin Binhai is the main hub. The airline also runs secondary hubs at Haikou on Hainan island, Hohhot in Inner Mongolia, Ürümqi in Xinjiang and Xi'an, with focus cities at Chongqing, Dalian, Guiyang and Nanning. The airline lists about 147 destinations.
This spread of hubs explains its role. Many of its routes link cities in China's west and north, and its large fleet of Embraer regional jets suits thinner routes. International flying has varied from year to year, so check the current timetable before you count on a particular overseas route.
Ownership and the HNA group
Tianjin Airlines belongs to HNA Aviation, the airline arm of the group that also owns Hainan Airlines. It has its own subsidiary, GX Airlines. Tianjin Airlines codeshares with Hainan Airlines and shares the Fortune Wings Club loyalty programme, so a trip that combines the two airlines can sit on one ticket.
The airline is not part of a global alliance.
Tianjin as a Beijing alternative
Tianjin has fast rail links to Beijing, and some travellers use Tianjin Airlines flights as an alternative to the capital's airports when fares are lower or seats are scarce. Allow time for the train and for transfers if you connect between domestic and international flights in Tianjin, and confirm the departure airport on any HNA codeshare booking.
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- Founded2004
- Other gatewaysHAK / HET / URC / XIY
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
Tianjin Airlines (IATA: GS, ICAO: GCR) is a Chinese airline of the HNA Aviation group, founded in 2004 and based at Tianjin Binhai International Airport. It flies about 103 Airbus A320, A330 and Embraer aircraft to around 147 destinations, mostly in China.
| Headquarters | Dongli District, Tianjin, China |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A330-200, A320neo, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Embraer 195 |
| Frequent flyer | Fortune Wings Club |
| Official website | tianjin-air.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
These are the cities on Tianjin Airlines’ published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the Tianjin Airlines schedule before you plan around a route.
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China
Tianjin (TSN) departures8 destinations
FromTo TSN HAK TianjinHaikou Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN HET TianjinHohhot Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN URC TianjinÜrümqi Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN XIY TianjinXi’an Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN CKG TianjinChongqing Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN DLC TianjinDalian Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN KWE TianjinGuiyang Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN NNG TianjinNanning Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
Southeast Asia
Tianjin (TSN) departures2 destinations
FromTo TSN SIN TianjinSingapore Changi Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
FromTo TSN HND TianjinTokyo International (Haneda) Available airlines1 airline- Tianjin Airlines
Fleet and aircraft
103 aircraft in August 2025: 27 A320s, 15 A320neos, 2 A321s, 4 A330-200s (260 seats, 18 business), 38 Embraer 190s and 17 Embraer 195s, with 20 Embraer 190-E2s on order.
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Airbus A330-200 Wide-body · 4 Longer routes
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Airbus A320 Narrow-body Domestic trunk routes
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Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Domestic trunk routes
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Airbus A321 Narrow-body Domestic trunk routes
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Embraer 190 Regional jet Regional routes in China
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Embraer 195 Regional jet Regional routes in China
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Embraer 190-E2 Regional jet · 20 on order Future regional fleet
Cabin classes
Two cabins.
Economy All flights
Full service
Meal or snackChecked bag included
Business Most aircraft
Front cabin
Priority servicesExtra baggage
Fortune Wings Club
The HNA group’s frequent flyer programme.
Tianjin Airlines flights earn Fortune Wings Club points, which can also be used on Hainan Airlines and other HNA airlines.
Baggage allowance
Check your e-ticket for the exact Tianjin Airlines allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at TSN or another airport.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Domestic Chinese flights use a weight-based allowance shown on your ticket.
Pro tip: Embraer jets have small overhead bins; keep cabin bags compact.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Tianjin Airlines is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use tianjin-air.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Tianjin Airlines booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic GS passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Tianjin Airlines closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at TSN.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Hand in checked luggage at the Tianjin Airlines counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
Tianjin Airlines counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Tianjin Airlines website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
Tianjin Airlines fares out of Tianjin move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.
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Try midweek GS flights
If your dates can move, look at GS flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
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Avoid peak seasons
Chinese New Year and Golden Week in October are the busiest periods.
Chinese New Year -
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Compare Tianjin Airlines fare types
Look at the next Tianjin Airlines fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.
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Both belong to HNA Aviation and codeshare, and they share the Fortune Wings Club programme.
It depends on the Tianjin Airlines fare you hold. The cheapest fares carry the strictest change rules, so read them before buying and make changes with the airline or the agent that issued the ticket.
Babies under two can normally sit on a parent’s lap with an infant ticket on Tianjin Airlines. Include them in the booking and read the airline’s rules on prams and car seats before you go.
Enter your GS flight number on tianjin-air.com or in the app, or watch the departure boards at the airport.
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Everything travellers ask before flying Tianjin Airlines.
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Getting there
Tianjin Airlines is not a member of a global alliance. It belongs to HNA Aviation, the group behind Hainan Airlines, and connects with other group carriers. Check partner rules for each itinerary before booking.
Tianjin Binhai International Airport, in the port city near Beijing, is home base. With secondary hubs in Haikou, Hohhot, Ürümqi and Xi'an, plenty of its flights start elsewhere, so check the departure airport on your ticket.
Tianjin Airlines offers Business and Economy. The cabin layout can differ between Airbus A320 family jets, A330 wide-bodies and Embraer regional jets, so check the aircraft type shown in your booking.
Tianjin Airlines uses Fortune Wings Club, the frequent flyer programme shared across HNA group airlines including Hainan Airlines. You can earn and redeem points on eligible flights within the group.
Baggage allowances depend on the route, cabin and fare. Check the details for your ticket on the Tianjin Airlines website or your e-ticket, and contact the airline if your journey includes a connection on another carrier.
Tianjin Airlines uses the IATA code GS and the ICAO code GCR, with the call sign BOHAI.
It was founded in 2004 as Grand China Express Air and renamed Tianjin Airlines on 8 June 2009.
Yes. Both are HNA group airlines, they codeshare and they share the Fortune Wings Club loyalty programme.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on tianjin-air.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Tianjin Airlines was founded in 2004, 22 years ago.
Contact Tianjin Airlines through its official website, tianjin-air.com.
Besides its main hub, Tianjin Airlines serves 4 more airports listed in this guide, among them Haikou (HAK), Hohhot (HET) and Ürümqi (URC).
Booking
Tianjin Airlines had 103 aircraft in August 2025, a mix of Airbus A320 family and A330 jets and Embraer regional jets, with 20 Embraer 190-E2s on order.
Tianjin Airlines lists about 147 destinations, most of them within mainland China.
Prices & payment
This guide has 3 money-saving tips for Tianjin Airlines, from "try midweek GS flights" to "compare Tianjin Airlines fare types".