Nanjing to Lijiang (NKG–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NKG–LJG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Juneyao Air, Shenzhen Airlines and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,174 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, MU | 14 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | 3U, MU |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 14 | 320 | 3h05 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 32N | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| A6 Air Travel | 4 | 320 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services Also: HU | 0 | – | – | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lijiang from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→LJG | CZX→LJG | WUX→LJG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 55 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 81 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 35m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · LJG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.
NKG–LJG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to LJG
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) are connected by nonstop service from Juneyao Air, Shenzhen Airlines, Redhill Aviation, Air Travel and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NKG to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to LJG is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,174 miles (1,890 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 134 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Changsha Huanghua and Guiyang Longdongbao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changzhou (CZX), Wuxi (WUX) and Hefei (HFE).