Non-stop flights to Lijiang (LJG)
Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a large airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 52 airports around the world that have direct flights to Lijiang, spread around 48 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there are 45 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 1,285 flights arriving at Lijiang Airport, which are 43 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Lijiang are routes from Shanghai (PVG) in China and Chengdu (TFU), also in China. These two routes together are operated 228 times this month, and make up for 18% of all monthly arrivals at Lijiang Sanyi Airport.
The longest flight to Lijiang LJG is departing from Daegu (TAE). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 1,785 miles (2,873 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 22 airlines that fly to Lijiang. Most flights to Lijiang are operated by Beijing Capital, as they connect 22 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 38 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 October and ends in March.
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Flights from Singapore to Lijiang
In Singapore, the only airport that has a direct connection to Lijiang is Singapore. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in January.
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Flights from South Korea to Lijiang
There are 3 airports in South Korea that have non-stop flights to Lijiang.
From Cheongju & Daejeon, Daegu and Seoul, all direct flights to Lijiang are operated by Beijing Capital.
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Flights from Vietnam to Lijiang
If you are looking for a direct flight from Vietnam to Lijiang, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Hai Phong (Haiphong), direct flights are offered by Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Ho Chi Minh City, the only airline with direct flights is Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Domestic flights to Lijiang
Flights from China to Lijiang
There are lots of domestic flights to Lijiang (LJG). 45 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Loong Air.
From Beijing Daxing, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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 October and ends in March.
From Changzhou, you can fly non-stop with Ruili Airlines or Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Chengdu, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Chengdu, airlines that operate direct flights are Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital, Chengdu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines.
From Chongqing, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, 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 October and ends in March.
From Fuzhou, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Qingdao Airlines.
From Guangzhou, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, China Eastern (SkyTeam), China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Guilin, direct flights are offered by Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in September.
From Guiyang, you can fly non-stop with Colorful Guizhou Airlines or Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Hangzhou, direct flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), Beijing Capital and Loong Air.
From Hefei, the only airline with direct flights is Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Hengyang, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Jinan, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, GX Airlines and Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Jinghong, you can fly non-stop with Qingdao Airlines or Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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 October and ends in March.
From Lhasa, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet 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 Lucky Air. 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. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Mianyang, you can fly non-stop with Shandong Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Nanchang, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Nanchong, direct flights are offered by GX Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in January.
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 October and ends in March.
From Nanning, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Ningbo, you can fly non-stop with Loong Air or Sichuan Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
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.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with China Eastern (SkyTeam). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
From Shenzhen, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, China Southern, Hongtu Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Ruili Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Shiyan, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with Beijing Capital.
From Tengchong, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, China Southern, Juneyao Airlines, Lucky Air and Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Wuxi / Suzhou, direct flights are offered by Hongtu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Xi'an, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lijiang, which are Beijing Capital, Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Xiamen, you can fly non-stop with Beijing Capital or Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Yinchuan, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air.
From Yuncheng, direct flights are offered by Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Zhengzhou, direct flights are offered by Beijing Capital, Lucky Air and West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Zhuhai, direct flights are offered by Hongtu Airlines.
From Zunyi, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Zunyi, you can fly non-stop to Lijiang with West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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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 22 airlines flying to Lijiang from 52 airports around the world, as of October 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lijiang?
Beijing Capital, Lucky Air and Loong Air 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 1,285 flights arriving at Lijiang every month (or 301 flights each week), from a total of 52 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, Chengdu and Guangzhou 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 20m |
| Chengdu to Lijiang | 1h 30m |
| Guangzhou to Lijiang | 2h 30m |
| Jinghong to Lijiang | 1h 5m |
| Shenzhen to Lijiang | 2h 35m |
