Travelling from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG): What you need to know
The timezone in Lijiang is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is located in Lijiang.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to LJG.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to LJG leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to LJG flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving right on cue.
About Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
Book a hotel near LJG if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
You'll find LJG at 221 Provincial Rd..
Getting from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to central Lijiang
Central Lijiang is around 27 kilometres from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
Currently, 412 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 670 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to LJG. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Lijiang. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Melbourne to LJG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Lijiang, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Lijiang
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lijiang:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley are top sights which should be on any well-planned Lijiang itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Lijiang, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 241 kilometres northeast to Xichang to check off its leading sights. From Xichang Ancient Town to Qionghai Moon Bay and Lushan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Make your way 80 kilometres southeast from Lijiang to visit Pianjiao, another favourite stop in China. Don't leave without exploring Zhacaozi Village and Maojiawa Village.
