Non-stop flights to Lijiang (LJG)
Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a medium sized airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 45 airports around the world that have direct flights to Lijiang in 2 countries. Currently, there are 44 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 Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,866 flights arriving at Lijiang Airport, which are 96 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 Chengdu (TFU) in China and Chongqing (CKG), also in China. These two routes together are operated 456 times this month, and make up for 16% of all monthly arrivals at Lijiang Sanyi Airport.
The longest flight to Lijiang LJG is departing from Qingdao (TAO). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes and covers a distance of 834 miles (1,342 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 21 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:












Business class flights to Lijiang
There are 32 airports that have flights to Lijiang in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to LJG are listed below:









First class flights to Lijiang
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 4 airports to choose from that have flights to LJG in First Class.
International flights to Lijiang
Flights from Thailand to Lijiang

Bangkok is the only city in Thailand with direct flights to Lijiang. From Bangkok, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines.
Domestic flights to Lijiang
Flights from China to Lijiang

There are lots of domestic flights to Lijiang (LJG). 44 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
From Beijing Daxing, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Bijie, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Loong Air.
From Changsha, airlines that operate direct flights are Chengdu Airlines, China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Chengdu, airlines that operate direct flights are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, Chengdu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Sichuan Airlines or Tibet Airlines.
From Chongqing, airlines that operate direct flights are Beijing Capital, China Southern, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Tibet Airlines and West Air.
From Guangyuan, the only airline with direct flights is Chengdu Airlines.
From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Guilin, the only airline with direct flights is Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Guiyang, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, Chengdu Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines.
From Hangzhou, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Beijing Capital.
From Hefei, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Hengyang, the only airline with direct flights is Chengdu Airlines.
From Huaihua, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Loong Air.
From Jinan, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Jinghong, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines and Ruili Airlines.
From Kunming, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Sichuan Airlines.
From Lanzhou, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines.
From Lhasa, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Luzhou, you can fly non-stop with Loong Air or Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Mang City, the only airline with direct flights is Ruili Airlines.
From Mianyang, you can fly non-stop with Lucky Air or Shandong Airlines.
From Nanchang, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, Hongtu Airlines and Juneyao Airlines.
From Nanjing, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Nanning, the only airline with direct flights is Beijing Capital.
From Qingdao, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Quzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Qingdao Airlines.
From Shanghai, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Shenzhen, direct flights are offered by China Southern, Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Shijiazhuang and Taiyuan, you can fly with Beijing Capital.
From Tianjin, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, Qingdao Airlines and Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Wuhan, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, Lucky Air and Tianjin Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Wuxi / Suzhou, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Hongtu Airlines.
From Xi'an, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air, Tianjin Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Xiamen, the only airline with direct flights is Beijing Capital.
From Xiangyang, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Loong Air.
From Yibin, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Zhaotong, direct flights are offered by Ruili Airlines.
From Zhengzhou, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, China Southern, Lucky Air and West Air.
From Zhuhai, direct flights are offered by Hongtu Airlines.
From Zunyi, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air.
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 Ninglang (NLH) and Dali (DLU).
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 21 airlines flying to Lijiang from 45 airports around the world, as of October 2023.
Which airlines fly to Lijiang?
Beijing Capital, Lucky Air and Sichuan 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 2,866 flights arriving at Lijiang every month (or 672 flights each week), from a total of 45 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?
Chengdu, Chongqing and Shanghai 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?
Chengdu to Lijiang | 1h 35m |
Chongqing to Lijiang | 1h 45m |
Shanghai to Lijiang | 3h 55m |
Guangzhou to Lijiang | 2h 20m |
Jinghong to Lijiang | 1h 15m |