Non-stop flights to Lijiang (LJG)
Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a large airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 51 airports around the world that have direct flights to Lijiang, spread around 47 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there are 46 domestic flights to Lijiang.
Lijiang is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Lijiang Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Lijiang Best time to visit Lijiang Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,680 flights arriving at Lijiang Airport, which are 89 flights per day or 4 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 15 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Lijiang are routes from Shanghai (PVG) in China and Jinghong (JHG), also in China. These two routes together are operated 397 times this month, and make up for 15% of all monthly arrivals at Lijiang Sanyi Airport.
The longest flight to Lijiang LJG is departing from Seoul (ICN). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and covers a distance of 1,697 miles (2,731 km).
List of all direct flights to Lijiang
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Lijiang, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Lijiang.
Airlines flying to Lijiang
Currently, there are 23 airlines that fly to Lijiang. Most flights to Lijiang are operated by Beijing Capital, as they connect 20 airports to LJG. That’s around 2 times as much as Lucky Air, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Lijiang. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most LJG flights:
What is the best time to visit Lijiang?
🌺 Subtropical
Famous for its year-round warmth, Lijiang often sees temperatures rise above 30°C (86°F). Relax by the water, explore lush forests, or dive into the urban scene—enjoying the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure of this the subtropical destination.
You can visit Lijiang any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from late September to November and again from February to early May. During those months, the weather is quite enjoyable, with warm temperatures and little rain since the wet season has ended.
Business class flights to Lijiang
There are 36 airports that have flights to Lijiang in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to LJG are listed below:
International flights to Lijiang
Flights from Hong Kong to Lijiang
Hong Kong is the only city in Hong Kong with direct flights to Lijiang. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Hong Kong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from South Korea to Lijiang
In South Korea, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lijiang is Seoul. From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
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Flights from Thailand to Lijiang
There is 1 airport in Thailand that has a direct connection to Lijiang, which is Bangkok. From Bangkok, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Vietnam to Lijiang
There are 2 airports in Vietnam that have non-stop flights to Lijiang.
From Hai Phong (Haiphong), direct flights are offered by Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
From Ho Chi Minh City, the only airline with direct flights is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Domestic flights to Lijiang
Flights from China to Lijiang
There are lots of domestic flights to Lijiang (LJG). 46 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
From Beijing Daxing, the only airline with direct flights is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Changsha, airlines that operate direct flights are Beijing Capital, Chengdu Airlines, Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Changzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Chengdu, airlines that operate direct flights are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Chongqing, direct flights are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and West Air.
From Dazhou, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Fuzhou, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam) and China Southern.
From Guilin, direct flights are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Guiyang, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, Colorful Guizhou Airlines and Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital and Loong Air.
From Hefei, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Hengyang, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Jinan, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, GX Airlines and Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
From Jinghong, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines and Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Kunming, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Lanzhou, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Lhasa, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Luzhou, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Mang City, the only airline with direct flights is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Mianyang, you can fly non-stop with Shandong Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nanchang, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nanchong, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
From Nanjing, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Nanning, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Ningbo, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Qingdao, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shanghai, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shanghai, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shenzhen, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Tibet Airlines.
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Shiyan, the only airline with direct flights is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Taiyuan, direct flights are offered by Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Tianjin, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, Ruili Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Wuhan, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Wuxi / Suzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Xi'an, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Xiamen, the only airline with direct flights is Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Yinchuan, direct flights are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Yuncheng, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Zhengzhou, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Hongtu Airlines, Lucky Air and West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Zhuhai, the only airline with direct flights is Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Zunyi, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Zunyi, the only airline with direct flights is West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Lijiang
Flying to an alternative airport near Lijiang could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Lijiang (LJG) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Lijiang?
The most convenient airport to fly into Lijiang is Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG).
How many airlines fly to Lijiang?
There are 23 airlines flying to Lijiang from 51 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lijiang?
Beijing Capital, Lucky Air and Ruili Airlines operate most flights to Lijiang. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Lijiang?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Lijiang.
How many nonstop flights are there to Lijiang?
There are roughly 2,680 flights arriving at Lijiang every month (or 623 flights each week), from a total of 51 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 to Lijiang?
Shanghai, Jinghong and Chengdu are the 3 most popular routes to Lijiang. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Lijiang, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Lijiang?
| Shanghai to Lijiang | 3h 30m |
| Jinghong to Lijiang | 1h 5m |
| Chengdu to Lijiang | 1h 30m |
| Changsha to Lijiang | 2h 20m |
| Nanjing to Lijiang | 2h 40m |
