Flying from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG): what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) taking off from either of these.
Lijiang Sanyi Airport is located in Lijiang. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to LJG, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
From the centre of Shanghai, PVG is approximately 56 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Want more options for a direct flight from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)? Check out the fares leaving from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
From SHA, direct flights from Shanghai to LJG are available with China Eastern.
The drive from central Shanghai to SHA usually takes 21 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 14 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to LJG, chill out in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LJG:
Getting from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to central Lijiang
Lijiang Sanyi Airport to the centre of Lijiang is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport is ر.ق. 234. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 558. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Shanghai to LJG. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily find a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Lijiang in February when it's quieter.
Schedule your flight from Shanghai to LJG for May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lijiang to range from 9ºC to 24ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport.
More about Lijiang
Start your Lijiang trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Viewing Platform of Lion Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool Park and Lashi Lake are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Lijiang itinerary.
Complete your Lijiang trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Shanghai to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Lijiang. Explore the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
