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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and LJG. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi) · Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi)
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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 5 hubs
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 10h 50m EYVN → QH Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Lijiang flights
PKX Beijing 12h 5m MU → JDQW Beijing (PKX) to Lijiang flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 45m EYHX → HUHX Hong Kong (HKG) to Lijiang flights
SZX Shenzhen 15h 9m EY → 3UA6CA Shenzhen (SZX) to Lijiang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 40m EY → 3U9CCA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lijiang flights
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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
5
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
HAN ~10h 50m PKX ~12h 5m HKG ~14h 45m SZX ~15h 9m PVG ~16h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
644
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 Noi Bai, Beijing Daxing and Hong Kong.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LJG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Lijiang is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
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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 Noi Bai, Beijing Daxing and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.