Abu Dhabi to Lijiang (AUH–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
BKK Bangkok 11h 5m EYGAK6 → DR Bangkok (BKK) to Lijiang flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 12h EYVN → QH Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Lijiang flights
SZX Shenzhen 14h 13m EY → 3UA6CA Shenzhen (SZX) to Lijiang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 30m EY → 3U9CCA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lijiang flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 3m EYHX → HUHX Hong Kong (HKG) to Lijiang flights
PKX Beijing 20h 5m MU → JDQW Beijing (PKX) to Lijiang flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City ~11h 35m → DR Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Lijiang flights
PEK Beijing ~13h 45m CA → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Lijiang flights
ICN Seoul ~15h 50m EYLYMS → Seoul (ICN) to Lijiang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abu Dhabi to Lijiang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and LJG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BKK ~11h 5m SGN ~11h 35m HAN ~12h 0m PEK ~13h 45m SZX ~14h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
703
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Lijiang is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Lijiang.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Lijiang route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: LJG
Full nameLijiang Sanyi International Airport
IATA / ICAOLJG / ZPLJ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,359 ft / 2,243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to LJG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Noi Bai and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Lijiang is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Noi Bai and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.