Hong Kong to Tibet Flight: Direct Flights to Lhasa are Available in 2025

Most Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong to Lhasa Flight

1. Is the Tibet Travel Permit required for flying from Hong Kong to Lhasa?

If you have a Hong Kong SAR Passport and Home Return Permit, you can take the flight to Tibet without the Tibet Travel Permit and visit Tibet independently.

For other overseas tourists, both a Chinese Visa and the Tibet Travel Permit are required for boarding the flight to Lhasa and visiting Tibet.

The Tibet Travel Permit is a must for all foreign tourists traveling to Tibet. It can be only applied through a local travel agency that offers Tibet tour services for you. Generally, the process of the Tibet Permit application takes 8 to 9 working days and you need to provide scanned copies of your passport and Chinese Visa after booking your Tibet tour.

In this case, you need to obtain your Chinese Visa in advance and apply for your Tibet Travel Permit at least 21 days in advance to ensure a seamless travel to Tibet from Hong Kong.

2. How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Tibet?

The new direct flights make it faster to fly from Hong Kong to Lhasa or vice versa. The direct flight from Hong Kong to Lhasa takes 7 hours and 45 minutes, including a stop 2 hours and 50 minutes layover at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.

The Lhasa to Hong Kong direct flight takes only 6 hours and 25 minutes, including a stop at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in 1 hour and 35 minutes.

The flight duration for connecting flights from Hong Kong to Lhasa varies depending on the route. Usually, connecting flights from Hong Kong to Lhasa take 16 hours or even longer, while from Lhasa back to Hong Kong take at least 13 hours.

3. What airlines operate flights from Hong Kong to Tibet?

Only Tibet Airlines operates direct flights between Hong Kong and Lhasa. Other airlines in China, such as China Airlines, Eastern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines all have connecting flights flying between Hong Kong and Lhasa.

4. How much does a flight from Hong Kong to Tibet cost?

In peak season, especially in June, July, and August, flight tickets from Hong Kong to Tibet are typically the most expensive of the year, starting at HK$ 2,500 for a one-stop flight. In other months, the lowest prices may be around HK$1,880.

If you are looking for a cheap flight from Hong Kong to Lhasa, you can choose the connecting flights with more than one stop. Or, you can avoid visiting during the peak season. Visiting Tibet in winter is always the best option for budget travel.

Since flights to Tibet are always affected by climate and seasonal change, please check the exact price and availability for your preferred travel date when planning your Hong Kong Tibet Tour. The prices provided above are for reference only.

5. When is the best time to fly from Hong Kong to Lhasa?

The best time to travel from Hong Kong to Tibet by air is from April to May, and from September to October. With affordable flight ticket prices, these are also the best months for the finest weather and clear mountain views in Tibet.

If you plan to travel to Tibet in the summer, it is recommended to book your Tibet tour and your Hong Kong to Lhasa flight ticket as early as possible. July and August are the peak tourist season with the highest tour prices and flight fares, so is the National Day Holiday in the first week of October.

If you are looking for a Hong Kong Tibet tour at a lower price, try to plan your trip in winter, during which both flights and hotels offer great discounts.

6. How to avoid high altitude sickness when flying from Hong Kong to Lhasa?

While flying from Hong Kong to Lhasa, you will go through a dramatic altitude change from almost the sea level to over 3,600 meters. You may suffer from altitude sickness, such as headache, chest congestion, polypnea, nausea, emesis, insomnia, etc. But don’t worry too much. Usually, the symptoms will gradually decrease after 1 or 2 days of acclimation in Lhasa.

For better adaptation to the high altitude in Tibet, it is suggested to have a good rest upon your arrival in Lhasa and not to rush to visit attractions on your arrival day. Drinking more water and never getting too excited or nervous is also helpful in releasing the altitude sickness.

7. How to get to my hotel after I arrive at Lhasa Airport?

The flight from Hong Kong to Lhasa lands at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, which is about 60 kilometers southwest of Lhasa Downtown.

Although there are airport shuttle buses and taxis, if you come to Tibet for the first time, the most worry-free and comfortable way is our pick-up service.

For our clients who book Tibet tours with us, we provide a free shuttle service between the airport and your hotel in Lhasa. Our guide will meet you at the exit gate and transfer you to the reserved hotel.