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Gateway to the ancient town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Opened
1995
Location
Lijiang, China
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (IATA: LJG, ICAO: ZPLJ) serves Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage city in Yunnan Province, southwestern China. The airport connects this popular tourist destination to major Chinese cities and supports the region's rapidly growing tourism industry.
The airport is situated at a relatively high elevation, reflecting the mountainous terrain of northwestern Yunnan. It handles millions of passengers annually, driven largely by domestic leisure travelers visiting Lijiang's Old Town and surrounding natural attractions such as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge.
A significant expansion and upgrade project has been undertaken in recent years to accommodate increasing passenger demand, including improvements to terminal facilities and runway capacity.
Terminals
The airport operates with a main passenger terminal handling both domestic and a small number of international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Lijiang city center, approximately 28 kilometers away, is available via airport shuttle buses and taxis.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Lijiang include Yunnan Airlines (operating under China Eastern), Air China, China Southern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines, primarily on domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,241 meters (7,352 feet) above sea level.
- ›Lijiang's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making the airport a key tourism gateway.
- ›The airport is named 'Sanyi' after the area in which it is located, northeast of the city.
- ›Passenger throughput has grown substantially in line with Lijiang's rise as a major domestic tourist destination.
- ›International routes are limited, with most connectivity provided through domestic hubs like Kunming, Beijing, and Shanghai.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
