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Jiujiang Lushan Airport

Jiujiang, China

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Jiujiang Lushan Airport

Jiujiang, China
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Gateway to Mount Lu and the Yangtze River region.

Opened
1993
Location
Jiujiang, China
Jiujiang Lushan Airport (IATA: JIU, ICAO: ZSJJ) is a civil airport serving Jiujiang, a city in northern Jiangxi Province, China, situated near the southern shore of Poyang Lake and the Yangtze River. The airport takes its name from the nearby Lushan mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and major tourist destination. The airport handles domestic routes connecting Jiujiang with major Chinese cities, supporting regional tourism and commerce. It serves as an important air link for a city historically significant as a Yangtze River port and tea trading hub. Operations are managed under the oversight of China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC), and the airport supports the economic development and tourism growth of the Jiujiang region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and downtown Jiujiang is available via taxi and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Airlines including China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines operate domestic routes from Jiujiang Lushan Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after the famous Lushan (Mount Lu) scenic area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›Serves primarily domestic routes connecting Jiujiang to major Chinese cities.
  • ›Jiujiang is historically known as a key Yangtze River port and tea trade center.
  • ›The airport supports tourism to Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake.
  • ›Located in Jiangxi Province, one of inland China's key aviation markets.
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Gateway to Mount Lu's mists and Poyang Lake's ancient shores

Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) serves Jiujiang, a historic port city in northern Jiangxi Province along the Yangtze River. Named in honor of the nearby Lushan mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the airport connects this culturally rich region to major Chinese cities. It plays a vital role in supporting tourism to Lushan, Poyang Lake, and the ancient waterfront district of Jiujiang.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The sole passenger terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with standard check-in, security, and boarding facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the arrivals hall to city center and Lushan scenic area
  • Airport shuttle bus connecting to downtown Jiujiang and major hotels
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) operable from the terminal area
  • Car rental counters available within the terminal building
  • Private transfer services pre-bookable through hotels and travel agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Crowne Plaza Jiujiang
  • Jiujiang International Hotel
  • Vienna Hotel Jiujiang
  • GreenTree Inn Jiujiang
  • Lushan Hotel
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are modest, with a small selection of Chinese fast food outlets and convenience snacks suitable for short waits. The city of Jiujiang itself offers excellent local cuisine including Jiujiang rice noodles and Poyang Lake freshwater fish dishes. Visitors are advised to eat before arriving at the airport if they have specific dietary preferences.

Traveller Tips
  • Book taxis or DiDi in advance during peak tourism seasons as Lushan draws large crowds, especially in summer.
  • Carry Chinese yuan in cash as card acceptance at smaller airport vendors can be inconsistent.
  • Allow extra transit time if traveling onward to Lushan Scenic Area, as mountain roads can be slow during holidays.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as JIU operates a limited number of daily flights and connections may be infrequent.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

JIU → PEKCA · 737
JIU → XMNCA · 737
JIU → CANCZ · E90
JIU → SHAMU · 320
JIU → PEKSC · 737
JIU → XMNSC · 737
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Jiujiang Lushan Airport is an airport serving Jiujiang, a city in the province of Jiangxi in China. The airport began operations on June 18, 1998. All flights from the airport were suspended on March 21, 2015. The airport reopened on October 31, 2021.

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