Jinan–Lijiang direct air route opens

Capital Airlines opened a direct air route between Jinan and Lijiang on July 1, Jinan International Airport announced.

The flight is scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays every week. Flight JD5137 will take off from Jinan at 10:20 am and arrive in Lijiang at 1:30 pm. Flight JD5138 will take off from Lijiang at 2:30 pm and arrive in Jinan at 5:30 pm.

The ticket price is about 2,600 yuan ($424.01), and currently passengers can enjoy a considerable ticket price discount.

The new air route will bring convenience to tourists in Shandong who plan to travel to Lijiang, saving time and avoiding transfer hassles.

Edited by Michael Thai and Li Yang