A pipe joint lifting and turning device and a method thereof are disclosed. The device comprises: a hanging bracket cross beam; first and lifting arms installed at two ends of the hanging bracket cross beam; and an electric controller, wherein the side of the first lifting arm, which is opposite to the second lifting arm, is provided with a first connecting part; the side of the second lifting arm, which is opposite to the first lifting arm, is provided with a second connecting part corresponding to the first connecting part; the electric controller is electrically connected to the first and second connecting parts; and the first and second connecting parts cooperate under the control of the electric controller so as to clamp a pipe joint and to drive the pipe joint to rotate to a preset installing angle. The pipe joint lifting and turning device simplifies construction steps by automation control, reduces the risk in a construction process, shortens the time for lifting and turning the pipe joint, and accurately controls the turning angle of the pipe joint according to needs.