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Flights to Tibet
February,07 2021 0 COMMENTS

Presently, except for the availability of international flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa, there is no direct flight to Tibet from United States, Singapore, UK, Australia, Canada, India, Hong Kong or other international countries. The global tourists need to transfer in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xian, Kunming, Shangri-La, Xining, Nanjing, or Xiamen, so as to arrive in Lhasa by flight.

The cost of flights to Tibet is considerably higher than the rest of China, hardly with discount or cheap flight tickets available even during the off season, which is largely due to the huge demand. So it's better to book Tibet air tickets in advance.

Popular Flights to Tibet

Now, it is convenient for tourists from all over the world to enjoy a Tibet tour by air from mainland China and Kathmandu. Here are the popular gateway cities that offer flights to Lhasa, Tibet. You can find flights with updated flight schedule to Lhasa and detailed guide about how to get to the local airport.

  • Kathmandu to Lhasa

    Lhasa Kathmandu flights: 2 direct flights transferring between Lhasa and Kathmandu run by China Air and Sichuan Airline separately.

    1h 25min

    Nonstop

  • Beijing to Lhasa

    There are two to three direct flights a day between Beijing and Lhasa and it takes about 4 hours 30 minutes from Beijing to Lhasa.

    4h 30min

    Nonstop

  • Shanghai to Lhasa

    Currently, there is one direct flight from Shanghai to Lhasa, operated by China Eastern Airline. Check for the details.

    7h 55min

    Stop in Xian

  • Guangzhou to Lhasa

    There is only one direct flight between Lhasa and Guangzhou via Chongqing. It takes about 6 hours for these direct flights and about 1 hour for stopover.

    5h 55min

    Stop in Chonqqing

  • Chengdu to Lhasa

    There are 14 direct flights between Chengdu and Lhasa in peak travel season. It takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Chengdu to Lhasa or Lhasa to Chengdu.

    2h 15min

    Nonstop

  • Chengdu to Nyingchi

    The flight from Chengdu to Nyingchi departs in the early morning from Chengdu, landing in Nyingchi Milin airport, the second important airport in Tibet located 40km south of Baiyi town.

    2h

    Nonstop

  • Chengdu to Shigatse

    One non-stop flight is available between Chengdu and Shigatse, run by Tibet Airline. Chengdu to Shigatse flights take about two and a half hour.

    2h 25min

    Nonstop

  • Hong Kong to Lhasa

    Direct Hong Kong - Lhasa flight (TV9911/ TV9912) operated by Tibet Airlines will be open to public from mid-Nov. 2019

    4h 10min

  • Chongqing to Lhasa

    There are 9 non-stop flights flying from Chongqing to Lhasa every day. They are operated by different airlines.

    2h 40min

    Nonstop

  • Xian to Lhasa

    There are eight direct flights between Xi'an and Lhasa in total, in which some is non-stop flights, and the rest are flights for stopover at Xiahe or Xining.

    3h 05min

    Nonstop

  • Kunming to Lhasa

    There are six direct flights between Kunming and Lhasa, operated by four airlines. It takes about three hours from Kunming to Lhasa.

    2h 50min

    Nonstop

  • Shangri-La to Lhasa

    Shangri-la to Lhasa flight, operated by China Eastern Airlines, is seasonal, from late April to late October. And normally, the price of an economical class is 230USD. It takes about two hours from Shangri-la to Lhasa(Lhasa to Shangri-la).

    2h 05min

    Nonstop

  • Nanjing to Lhasa

    There is one direct flight run by Tibet Airlines between Lhasa and Nanjing, which stops over Mianyang or Xining.

    5h 45min

    Stop in Mianyang or Xining

  • Xining to Lhasa

    There are at least four direct flights from Xining to Lhasa. And it takes about 2 hours 10 minutes from Xining to Lhasa.

    2h 10min

    Nonstop

Five Major Airports in Tibet

  • Lhasa Gongga International Airport

    Located 3570 metres above the sea level, Lhasa Gonggar Airport is the busiest airport in Tibet, and is the major airport used by most travelers to Tibet.

  • Shigatse Peace Airport

    Shigatse Peace Airport, or Heping Airport, is a dual-use military a military and civilian airport serving Shigatse. Now there are flights between Shigatse and Chengdu and flights between Shigatse and Xian.

  • Ali Kunsha Airport

    Kunsha Airport (Gunsa Airport) is one of the world highest airports at more than 4200 metres above the sea level. There are only flights between Lhasa and Ngari.

  • Nyingchi Milin Airport

    At an elevation of 2949 meters above sea level, Nyingchi Milin Airport is the third airport that put into use in Tibet.

  • Chamdo Bangda Airport

    There are only flights to/from Chengdu and Chongqing from/to Chamdo Bangda Airport (at 4334 metres above the sea level).

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