Linyi: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Linyi is a city of 2.7 million people in China (Shandong), 69 m (226 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre. It has 6 railway stations on record, including Lijiazhai Railway Station. Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Linyi runs from about 9 h 51 min a day in late December to 14 h 34 min in late June (computed for 35.06° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Linyi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ, 97 km).
Flights to Linyi: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Lijiazhai Railway Station, Tancheng Railway Station, Wenshui Railway Station, Yinan Railway Station, Junan North Railway Station, Heqizhuang Railway Station. Trains to Linyi
Buses to Linyi · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Linyi. Of the 45 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 269 reviews in total.
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Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Hefei, 369 km — flights
- Weifang, 195 km — flights · tours
- Nanjing, 336 km — flights
- Jinan, 216 km — flights · tours
- Qingdao, 215 km — tours
- Yantai, 386 km
- Zibo, 194 km — tours
- Yangzhou, 313 km
- Huai'an, 175 km — tours
- Zaozhuang, 75 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
Twin towns and sister cities: Gunpo, Jinhae district, Eskilstuna Municipality, Budapest District XV, Salisbury, Lommel, Renton.
Common questions
Which airport serves Linyi?
Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Linyi?
About 2.7 million people live in Linyi, across 17,191 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Linyi in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Linyi?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Linyi?
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Linyi, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Linyi?
Hefei (369 km), Weifang (195 km), Nanjing (336 km), Jinan (216 km), Qingdao (215 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.