IndianAirports.com
Powered by Google TranslateTranslate
DIG · medium airport

Diqing Shangri-La Airport

Diqing (Shangri-La), China

Airports
DIGmedium airport

Diqing Shangri-La Airport

Diqing (Shangri-La), China
Explore Diqing (Shangri-La) city guide Navigate to this airport
7
Routes out
5
Destinations
ZPDQ
ICAO
10761 ft
Elevation
TravelerPulse profile

High-altitude gateway to Yunnan's legendary Shangri-La region.

Opened
1999
Location
Diqing (Shangri-La), China
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (IATA: DIG) serves the city of Shangri-La, formerly known as Zhongdian, in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,459 meters (11,349 feet) above sea level, it is one of the highest commercial airports in China and the world. The airport primarily handles domestic routes connecting Shangri-La to major Chinese cities including Kunming, Chengdu, Beijing, and Guangzhou, supporting the region's growing tourism industry centered on Tibetan culture and the surrounding Hengduan Mountains. Its high altitude requires special aircraft performance considerations for takeoff and landing. Shangri-La is a popular tourist destination known for Pudacuo National Park, Songzanlin Monastery, and access to the broader Three Parallel Rivers UNESCO World Heritage area, making the airport an important entry point for visitors to northwest Yunnan.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic routes.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach central Shangri-La city from the airport by taxi or shuttle bus, a journey of approximately 5 kilometers.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving DIG include China Eastern Airlines, Yunnan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Air China, all operating domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 3,459 meters (11,349 feet) makes it one of China's highest airports.
  • ›The airport serves a city officially renamed Shangri-La in 2001, inspired by James Hilton's 1933 novel 'Lost Horizon'.
  • ›High altitude operations require aircraft to carry reduced payloads due to thinner air.
  • ›It primarily handles domestic Chinese traffic with no regular international scheduled services.
  • ›The airport plays a critical logistical role for a prefecture with limited road and rail connectivity.
Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (5 destinations)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Routes

DIG → KMG8L · 737
DIG → CANCZ · 319
DIG → KMGCZ · 737
DIG → CTUMU · 737
DIG → JHGMU · 737
DIG → KMGMU · 737
DIG → LXAMU · 737
Hotels near DIG

Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.

Compare stays for your dates

IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.

City & Place Guide

No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.

Passport, Visa & Immigration

Flying internationally via DIG? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for China from official government sources.

China visa & entry information →Embassy & consulate finder →
Diqing Shangri-La Airport
Encyclopaedia

Diqing Shangri-La Airport is an airport serving Shangri-La City, Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The airport does not have any taxiways, requiring planes landing there to backtaxi to the terminal building.

Read full article on Wikipedia