Flying from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) out of here.
The average duration of a direct Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport flight is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Lijiang is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok. Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is located in Lijiang.
The most popular route is from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG). You can choose from 3 direct services each week. Ruili Airlines operates a 1:50pm departure between BKK and LJG.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to LJG, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as February? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) take off from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport with Ruili Airlines. This top airline operates departures from BKK.
Ruili Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from BKK to LJG.
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and LJG:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to LJG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
66% of flights out of Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near LJG and fast-forward to bedtime:
You'll find LJG at 221 Provincial Rd..
Getting from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to central Lijiang
From Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, central Lijiang is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
Right now, R 2,519 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,432. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG). October is the peak month for travel to Lijiang. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
The warmest month in Lijiang is May, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to LJG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Lijiang
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lijiang:
Elephant Mountain and Cherry Blossom Avenue are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Lijiang must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hali Valley.
Explore more of China
Xichang is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lijiang. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Xichang Ancient Town, Qionghai Moon Bay and Lushan.
Next stop? Journey to Pianjiao. It's about 80 kilometres southeast of Lijiang and features highlights including Zhacaozi Village and Maojiawa Village.