Nyingchi Mainling Airport New Terminal Put into Use on March 6th, 2017

November,25 2019 BY Lobsang Tsering 0 COMMENTS

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Most Updated Tibet Nyingchi Flight Schedule

Tourist Attractions around Nyingchi Mainling Airport

As Sichuan Airline Flight 3U8693 landed safely, Nyingchi Mainling Airport new terminal has been officially open to public on Mar. 6th, 2017. This new terminal has a two-story process design. The first floor is mainly for tourists to check in and out, and pick up luggage. And the second floor functions as the departure lounge. Covering an area of about 10,360 square meters, Nyingchi Airport new terminal has become the second largest terminal in Tibet, which aims to meet great need of goods and visitors in and out of Tibet.

The newly-built Nyignchi Mainling Airport Terminal is the second largest teminal in Tibet.

"It is the sixth terminal open for the public to visit Tibet and the annual passenger throughput is expected to reach 750,000 to 1,000,000, " said Hu Zhaoxing, the head of Mainling Airport. In the near future, tourists can take direct flight to Nyingchi from Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Hangzhou, etc. Hence, a comprehensive air traffic system has taken shape.

Most Updated Tibet Nyingchi Flight Schedule

Up to now, visitors can directly fly to Nyingchi from Chengdu, Chongqing and Lhasa. Below is the latest Nyingchi flight schedule for your reference.

Nyingchi and Chengdu Flight Schedule

Flight Route	Flight Code	Airlines	Dep.	Arr.	Type	Schedule
Chengdu to Nyingchi	CA4431	Air China	06:15	08:25	319	every day
Chengdu to Nyingchi	3U8693	Sichuan Airline	06:35	08:45	319	every day
Chengdu to Nyingchi	TV9832	Tibet Airline	07:05	09:10	319	every day
Chengdu to Nyingchi	CA4251	Air China	08:15	10:10	319	every day
Nyingchi to Chengdu	CA4432	Air China	09:05	11:05	319	every day
Nyingchi to Chengdu	3U8694	Sichuan Airline	09:35	11:35	319	every day
Nyingchi to Chengdu	TV9831	Tibet Airline	10:00	11:45	319	every day
Nyingchi to Chengdu	CA4252	Air China	10:50	12:30	319	every day

Nyingchi and Chongqing Flight Schedule

Flight Route	Flight Code	Airlines	Dep.	Arr.	Type	Schedule
Chongqing to Nyingchi	TV9835	Tibet Airline	06:30	09:20	319	every day
Chongqing to Nyingchi	3U8137	Sichuan Airline	06:35	08:45	319	every day
Nyingchi to Chongqing	TV9836	Tibet Airline	09:50	11:55	319	every day
Nyingchi to Chongqing	3U8138	Sichuan Airline	10:40	12:50	319	every day

Nyingchi and Lhasa Flight Schedule

Flight Route	Flight Code	Airlines	Dep.	Arr.	Type	Schedule
Nyingchi to Lhasa	TV9834	Tibet Airline	11:25	12:10	319	every day
Lhasa to Nyingchi	TV9833	Tibet Airline	10:05	10:45	319	every day

Tourist Attractions around Nyingchi Mainling Airport

Nyingchi Mainling Airport (2,949 meters), next to Chamdo Bangda Airport (4,334 meters) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (3,570 meters), is the 12th highest cival airport in China. Located in the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley, Mainling Airport is the lowest ecological airport in Tibet. Thanks to the lower altitude and easy access to attractions nearby, most tourists have chosen to get to Nyingchi first and then travel around Tibet.

Classic Travel Route: Nyingchi Mainling Airport - Bomi - Rawo - Bayi Town - Lhasa

Ranwu Lake in the tranquil morning

Upon arrival at Mainling Airport, some tourists prefer to go Bayi Town first and then head towards to Lhasa City. On the way, you'll visit Cypress Nature Reserve Area and enjoy Mt.Namjia Bawa (7,700m), Lulang Forest, Midui Glacier, Ranwu Lake, etc. Driving along the beautiful Niyang River, tourists will get to Lhasa and pay a visit to the world-known attractions like Potala Palace, Jokhong Temple and Barkhor Street. Check more details at 10 Days Eastern Tibet Tour to Explore the Natural Beauty

Classic Travel Route: Nyingchi Mainling Airport - Brahmaputra River Grand Canyon - Nanyi Scenic Area

Scenery in Nanyi Valley

After arriving at Nyingchi Airport, most tourists would like to go Brahmaputra Grand Canyon first. On the way, you can see the roaring river, sand dunes, etc. Driving along the Brahmaputra River, you'll pass over Mainling County and finally get to Nanyi Valley. After appreciating the primeval forest, pastoral scenery and Lhoba customs, you can also pay a visit to Zhagong Valley and explore the origin of Tibetan medicine. See more about Nyingchi tour.

This new terminal will greatly enhance the reception capacity of Nyingchi Mainling Airport and play a positive role in the Belt and Road as well as Bangladesh-China-India-Burma Economic Corridor. By the way, 2017 Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival will last from March 25 to April 30. If time allows, why not to contact our travel expert to work out your own Tibet Nyingchi trip?

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