Flying from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Lijiang and Hong Kong follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your LJG to HKG flight.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Hong Kong (and then exploring more of China!) is a snap with Hong Kong Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Hong Kong Airlines.
With a reliable 80.77% of services arriving as scheduled, Hong Kong Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LJG to HKG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LJG and HKG:
Guangzhou Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Currently, R 2,072 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,610. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from LJG to HKG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LJG to HKG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
LJG's address is 221 Provincial Rd..
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LJG land on schedule 86% of the time.
To get to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport from central Lijiang, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LJG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
If you're arriving on a late Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong Intl Airport to the centre of Hong Kong has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Hong Kong in March.
Book your flight from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport for July if you want to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LJG to HKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've done Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its leading attractions. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.

