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Lishui Airport

Lishui (Liandu), China

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Lishui Airport

Lishui (Liandu), China
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Regional gateway serving southwestern Zhejiang Province.

Location
Lishui, China
Lishui Airport (IATA: LIJ, ICAO: ZSLI) is a small regional airport located in Liandu District, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, China. It serves as the primary air transport facility for the mountainous southwestern part of Zhejiang, a region historically underserved by air connectivity. The airport operates a limited number of domestic routes, primarily connecting Lishui to major Chinese hubs such as Beijing and Guangzhou. Due to its regional nature and relatively modest passenger volumes, it handles a smaller number of flights compared to larger Zhejiang airports like Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Lishui Airport plays a role in supporting local economic development and tourism in a region known for its scenic landscapes, including the Oujiang River basin and surrounding mountains.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Lishui Airport and the city center is primarily provided by taxis and shuttle bus services.
Airlines here
Airlines operating at Lishui have included China Eastern Airlines and other domestic Chinese carriers serving select routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Lishui Airport is located in Liandu District, the urban core of Lishui City.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes within China.
  • ›Lishui is one of the smaller civil airports in Zhejiang Province.
  • ›The surrounding region is known for mountainous terrain, which influences local aviation demand.
  • ›Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport serves as the main gateway for broader Zhejiang air travel.
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Gateway to Zhejiang's misty mountains and ancient river valleys

Lishui Airport (IATA: LIJ) is a regional civil airport serving Lishui, a mountainous prefecture-level city in southwestern Zhejiang Province, China. Known for its pristine ecological landscape and heritage villages, Lishui is connected to major Chinese cities through this compact airport that opened to commercial traffic in the early 2000s. The airport plays a modest but growing role in opening up this historically remote region to domestic tourism and business travel.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — Single domestic terminal handling all passenger operations with basic check-in, security, and boarding facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the arrivals exit
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) widely used for airport transfers
  • Airport shuttle bus connecting to Lishui city centre
  • Private car hire through local travel agencies
Nearby Hotels
  • Lishui Kaiyuan Hotel
  • GreenTree Inn Lishui
  • Lishui International Hotel
  • Home Inn Lishui
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small café and snack counter offering local Zhejiang-style light bites and beverages. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving, as the surrounding airport area has few restaurants nearby. A broader range of Lishui cuisine, including river fish dishes and mountain vegetables, is available in the city centre about 20–30 minutes away.

Traveller Tips
  • Book taxis or DiDi in advance as queue times can be unpredictable for early morning and late evening arrivals.
  • Carry some cash as rural transport options near the airport may not accept mobile payments.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as Lishui Airport operates a limited number of routes and frequency can be seasonal.
  • Mandarin is essential here — English signage and English-speaking staff are minimal at this regional airport.

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Lishui Airport
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Lishui Airport is a civil and military dual-use airport serving the city of Lishui in Zhejiang Province, China. The airport project began in 2009, and it received approval from the national government and the Central Military Commission in December 2016.

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