Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lijiang (TAO–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 10 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 5h 20m 3U9HCA → GSHUJD Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Lijiang flights
HFE Hefei 5h 20m JDMUQW → PNQW Hefei (HFE) to Lijiang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 5h 30m 3U8L9C → 8LCAJD Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Lijiang flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 5h 30m CACZHU → 8LHOJD Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Lijiang flights
KHN Nanchang 5h 46m 9CCAMF → A6 Nanchang (KHN) to Lijiang flights
CKG Chongqing 5h 47m 3UCAHU → 8LKYPN Chongqing (CKG) to Lijiang flights
CZX Changzhou 6h 5m MUSCZH → DR Changzhou (CZX) to Lijiang flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 6h 5m CZMU → 8LJD Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Lijiang flights
NGB Ningbo 6h 18m 9CCAGJ → 3UGJ Ningbo (NGB) to Lijiang flights
INC Yinchuan 6h 20m CAJDMF → 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Lijiang flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lijiang
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,343 mi 3h 30m nonstop

TAO–LJG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 1,343 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–LJG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 7 32N 3h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to LJG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to LJG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
XIY ~5h 20m HFE ~5h 20m TFU ~5h 30m WUH ~5h 30m KHN ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,128
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 1 5
Weekly flights 7 21
Flight time 3h 30m 2h 55m
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
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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 operates flights from TAO to LJG: Redhill Aviation.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Hefei Xinqiao and Chengdu Tianfu.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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