Flying from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Beijing's main airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) taking off from either of these bases.
3 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport flight.
Beijing and Lijiang (where Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Air China at 4:15pm. Choose the first PEK to LJG departure operated by Air China at 6:40am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Beijing to LJG won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can take a direct flight from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Air China is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport leaving from PEK.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Air China between PEK and LJG.
Air China sets the standard for punctuality. An exceptional 80.67% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
PEK is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PEK land on schedule 81% of the time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) plane ticket with departures from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Check if flying out of PKX makes more sense for your journey.
Get on your direct flight from Beijing to LJG with Beijing Capital Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of PKX.
On the PKX to LJG route, Beijing Capital Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Beijing Capital Airlines leads in on-time performance.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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Beijing Daxing International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 87% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LJG instead:
LJG is located at 221 Provincial Rd..
Getting from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to central Lijiang
Central Lijiang is around 27 kilometres from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is $785. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,742. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to LJG, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
April is when most people book flights from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG). Visit Lijiang in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Beijing to LJG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Lijiang, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 24ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lijiang
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lijiang right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport:
Elephant Mountain and Cherry Blossom Avenue are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Lijiang itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hali Valley.
Explore more of China
You've done Lijiang, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 241 kilometres northeast to Xichang to check off its leading attractions. From Qionghai Moon Bay to Lushan and Qiong Hai Lu Mountain Scenic Area, there's plenty to keep you on the go.