Lijiang Airport

Airport Code: LJG

 Location: Lijiang Airport is 28 kilometers (about 17.4 miles) to the south of Lijiang City and about 30 kilometers (about 18.6 miles) from the Old Town of Lijiang.
Lijiang Airport Transfer

 Brief Intro: It was opened to the public in July, 1995 with an area about 1,200,000 square meters (about 12,916,693 square feet) and an elevation of about 2,242.6 meters (about 7,357.6 feet). Its terminal consists of the 5,700-square-meters' Domestic Terminal and the 2,286-square-meters' International Terminal. There are a 2,500-meter (about 2,734 yards) long runway and a landing field which can seat 6 planes. Currently, it has airlines to more than 10 cities such as Beijing, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Guiyang, Xi'an, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Chengdu, Nanjing, Kunming and Banna.
 

Airline Companies:

Air China (CA), China Southern Airlines (CZ), China Eastern Airlines (MU), Chongqing Airlines (OQ), Deer Air ( JD), Hainan Airlines(HU), Kunming Airlines (KY), Lucky Air (8L), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH), Sichuan Airlines( 3U), United Eagle Airlines (EU), Xiamen Airlines (MF)
 

Airport Transportation

 By Shuttle Bus

Routes Depart Station Operating Hours Duration Ticket Fare
Airport → Downtown Area Airport bus station Upon flights arrival 40-45 minutes CNY20
Downtown Area → Airport Lantian Hotel (at Fuhui Road) 06:30 to 22:00 at intervals of 30 minutes

Tips: The schedule of shuttle bus from downtown Lijiang to the airport may be changed in terms of the real-time flights schedule. It is suggested that passengers check the schedule from the bus station one day in advance. 
Lijiang Airport
Lijiang Airport
Taxis Outside of Lijiang Airport
Taxis Outside of Lijiang Airport
 Transportation between Airport and the Lijiang Old Town
1. Passengers may get to the Old Town directly by taxi. It costs about CNY 80.
2. Another direct way to the Old Town is by minibus. It can seat 7 persons and the ticket fare is CNY50/person.
3. Passengers may also take the shuttle bus to its terminus and then change to a taxi to the Old Town. The taxi fare is about CNY7-10.
 

Facilities

 Parking Lot: Located in front of the terminal building, two parking lots cover a total area of 2,500 square meters (about 26,910 square feet) and are able to seat 200 cars.
 The Isolation Area is where water fountains are situated.
 Clear signs are successively located in the terminal building for passengers' convenience.
 There are business shops and restaurants in the terminal.
 

Services

 The service of inquiry offers information concerning the flight, boarding, etc.
 Lost luggage is kept for passengers for 90 days.
 Broadcasts are given every 30 minutes upon flight delay as well as other related services.
 Free wheel-chairs and prior Security Check are offered to special passengers, who have applied in advance, i.e. passengers over 70, the weak, the disabled, the pregnant, the one with babies and children without companions.

 Service Standard
1. Waiting Time for Getting Boarding Passes: The first-classes and business classes are under 5 minutes; economy class is under 10 minutes.
2. Waiting Time for Security Check: 15 minutes
3. Time for Luggage Delivery upon Arrival: 
Types of Planes 1st Luggage Last Luggage
Less than 150 seats 18 minutes 35 minutes
More than 150 seats 25 minutes 50 minutes
- Last updated on Dec. 05, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Lijiang Airport
Asked by Thanh Thuy | Mar. 06, 2024 23:00Reply
Taxi fare from Lijiang Airport to Lijiang Old Town
Do I need to bargain with the taxi driver in advance about the taxi fare from Lijiang Airport to Lijiang Old Town, or I just pay as shown on the taxi meter? Thank you!
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Answered by Helen | Mar. 07, 2024 00:48
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The taxi fare would be around CNY 100 and it is better to negotiate the price in advance.
Asked by Thanh Thao from VIETNAM | Dec. 03, 2023 23:07Reply
Can I book a taxi to Lijiang Old Town at a service desk inside the airport?
Can I book a taxi to Lijiang Old Town at a service desk inside the airport building? Thank you!
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Answered by Jessica | Dec. 05, 2023 23:15
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Yes, it is possible and the fare would be around CNY 100. The shuttle bus is also available between the airport and the downtown area.
Asked by Estrella from SPAIN | May. 29, 2021 04:53Reply
We would like to travel to Lijiang from Guangzhou 11Jun. Is there any healthy requirement now?
Besides the green code
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Answered by Matthew | May. 30, 2021 20:21
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I am not sure because the virus situation is serious in Guangzhou now. You are suggested to consult the local agency.
Asked by Gustavo from BRAZIL | May. 16, 2021 07:11Reply
Late night transportation
I will arrive in Lijiang around midnight. Will there be taxi available from the airport to Lijiang old town this late at night? Is there a time when they stop working?
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Answered by Evan | May. 17, 2021 02:13
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Don't worry. Generally speaking, there are still several taxis. :)
Asked by Jaques from CHINA | Oct. 20, 2020 02:01Reply
Taxi Booking — Lijiang to Shangri-la
To whom it may concern,

Would anyone know how to book in advance a taxi from Lijiang Airport to Shangri-la? And more or less how much would it cost?

Thank you
Answers (1)
Answered by Jackson | Oct. 25, 2020 23:54
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For the distance, it is suggested to hire a private car. In general, the fare is CNY 500 to 800 for the single trip.
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