Flying from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Shenzhen and Lijiang share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from SZX to LJG start from 06:35 — the first with Juneyao Airlines. The latest departure is at 17:15 with China Southern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 35 weekly Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SZX to LJG flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport available through various airlines, flying to Lijiang (and then other destinations in China) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is China Southern Airlines.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SZX to LJG flights. A reliable 96.72% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport flight is C$173. A return plane ticket right now is C$351. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SZX to LJG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
SZX is located at Airport 9th Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, data shows 79.49% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Shenzhen to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near SZX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)
If you're landing on a late Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LJG:
Getting from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to central Lijiang
The street address for LJG is 221 Provincial Rd..
From Lijiang Sanyi Airport, Lijiang is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lijiang. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Lijiang, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SZX to LJG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Lijiang is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 338 kilometres south-east of Lijiang, a visit to Kunming will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like 华侨城乌龙古渔村, 三圣宫 and Guandu Ancient Town.
Around 483 kilometres north-east of Lijiang, Yibin is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at 金沙江湿地公园, 白沙湖·水街 and Changjiang Park.