Non-stop flights from Lijiang (LJG)
Lijiang Airport (IATA: LJG, ICAO: ZPLJ), also known as Lijiang Sanyi Airport, is a large airport in China.It is an international airport and serves the area of Yunnan, China.Lijiang Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 53 destinations in 4 countries.
At present, there are 48 domestic flights from Lijiang.
The longest flight from Lijiang LJG is a 1,697 mile (2,731 km) non-stop route to Seoul ICN. This direct flight takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes and is operated by Beijing Capital.
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In total there are 23 airlines flying from and to Lijiang. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Lijiang
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lijiang, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Lijiang that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Lijiang. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Lijiang by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Lijiang below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Best time to travel from Lijiang
When planning a trip from Lijiang, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Lijiang, you have the option to take a direct flight to 42 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 4 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Lijiang. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Lijiang can fly directly to 2 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of March, you can fly non-stop to 2 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
Only one Subarctic / Alpine destination is reachable by a non-stop flight from Lijiang at this time. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
From Lijiang you can currently reach one Hot Mediterranean destination with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🏜️ Desert destinations
At the moment, there’s one desert destination you can reach with a direct flight from Lijiang. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
Business class flights from Lijiang
There are 38 airports that have flights from Lijiang in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from LJG are listed below:
International flights from Lijiang
Flights from Lijiang to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the only destination in Hong Kong with direct flights from Lijiang. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Hong Kong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Flights from Lijiang to South Korea
In South Korea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Lijiang is Seoul. Direct flights to Seoul are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in April.
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Flights from Lijiang to Thailand
There is 1 destination in Thailand that has a direct connection from Lijiang, which is Bangkok. Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Flights from Lijiang to Vietnam
There are 2 destinations in Vietnam that have non-stop flights from Lijiang.
Direct flights to Hai Phong (Haiphong) are offered by Lucky Air. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Domestic flights from Lijiang
Flights from Lijiang to China
There are lots of domestic flights from Lijiang (LJG). 48 airports in China have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Beijing Daxing is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Changsha are Beijing Capital, Chengdu Airlines, Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Changzhou is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Chengdu are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, Chengdu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Chengdu are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lijiang to Chongqing there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and West Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Dazhou is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Lijiang to Fuzhou with Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Guangzhou are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and China Southern.
Direct flights to Guilin are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Lijiang to Guiyang there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, Chengdu Airlines, Colorful Guizhou Airlines and Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Hangzhou with Air China (Star Alliance) or Beijing Capital.
You can fly non-stop to Hefei with Beijing Capital or Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
To Hengyang and Huaihua, you can fly with Loong Air.
Non-stop flights to Jinan are offered by Beijing Capital, GX Airlines and Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
From Lijiang to Jinghong there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines and Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Kunming are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Lanzhou is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Lijiang to Lhasa with Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Luzhou is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Mang City are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Mianyang with Shandong Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Nanchang with Beijing Capital or Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Nanchong is GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in June.
From Lijiang to Nanjing there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Nanning with Beijing Capital or Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Ningbo are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Lijiang to Qingdao with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lijiang to Shanghai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Shanghai is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lijiang to Shenzhen there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Tibet Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Shijiazhuang with Beijing Capital or Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Shiyan are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Lijiang to Taiyuan with Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lijiang to Tianjin there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lijiang to Wuhan there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Lijiang to Wuxi / Suzhou with Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lijiang to Xi'an there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
Direct flights to Xiamen are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All direct flights from Lijiang to Xiangyang and Yinchuan are operated by Loong Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Yuncheng is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Lijiang to Zhengzhou there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Beijing Capital, Hongtu Airlines, Lucky Air and West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Zhuhai is Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
Direct flights to Zunyi are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Lijiang to Zunyi with West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Lijiang
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Lijiang (LJG). The nearest airports to Lijiang (LJG) are Dali (DLU) and Diqing (DIG).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lijiang?
There is 1 airport in Lijiang: Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG).
What is the best airport to fly from Lijiang?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lijiang is Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG).
How many airlines fly from Lijiang?
There are 23 airlines flying from Lijiang to 53 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly from Lijiang?
Beijing Capital, Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines operate most flights from Lijiang. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Lijiang?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Lijiang.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lijiang?
There are roughly 1,308 flights departing from Lijiang every month (or 308 flights each week), to a total of 53 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Lijiang Airport?
The official name of Lijiang Airport is Lijiang Sanyi Airport.
What is the airport code of Lijiang Airport?
The airport code of Lijiang Airport is LJG.
What are the most popular flights from Lijiang?
Chengdu, Jinghong and Shanghai are the 3 most popular routes from Lijiang. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Lijiang, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Lijiang?
| Lijiang to Chengdu | 1h 30m |
| Lijiang to Jinghong | 1h 5m |
| Lijiang to Shanghai | 3h 30m |
| Lijiang to Shenzhen | 2h 25m |
| Lijiang to Guangzhou | 2h 20m |
