Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lijiang (TAO–LJG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 36 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 10 hubs
HFE Hefei 5h 23m JDMUQW → QW Hefei (HFE) to Lijiang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 25m 3U8L9C → 8LCAKY Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lijiang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 26m 3U9HCA → 8LGSHU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Lijiang flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 28m 3UCAPN → 8LPN Chongqing (CKG) to Lijiang flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 35m CACZHU → 8LHOJD Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Lijiang flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 6h 10m CACZMU → 8LGYJD Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Lijiang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 10m AFBACA → 3U9CCA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Lijiang flights
NGB Ningbo 6h 10m 9CCAGJ → 3UGJ Ningbo (NGB) to Lijiang flights
KHN Nanchang 6h 18m 9CCAMF → A6JD Nanchang (KHN) to Lijiang flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 6h 20m CZMU → JD Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Lijiang flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lijiang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,343 mi 3h 30m nonstop

TAO–LJG had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,343 miles in 3h 30m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TAO–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 5 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
HFE ~5h 23m TFU ~5h 25m XIY ~5h 26m CKG ~5h 28m WUH ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,161
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lijiang from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Metric TAO→LJG TNA→LJG
Distance from TAO – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 7
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 5m
Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Lijiang flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lijiang is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · LJG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Lijiang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

Facts

TAO–LJG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lijiang route.
Route details
Distance1,343 mi / 2,161 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 TAO to LJG flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,343 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TAO to LJG: Redhill Aviation. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hefei Xinqiao, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang.
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.
Yes, return flights from LJG to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TAO to LJG

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) had nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TAO to LJG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to LJG is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,343 miles (2,161 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hefei Xinqiao, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).