Non-stop flights to Lhasa (LXA)
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is a medium sized airport in China. It is an international airport. In total there are 34 airports around the world that have direct flights to Lhasa in 2 countries. Currently, there are 32 domestic flights to Lhasa.
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All direct flights to Lhasa Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Lhasa Best time to visit Lhasa Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,222 flights arriving at Lhasa Airport, which are 41 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Lhasa are routes from Chengdu (CTU) in China and Chengdu (TFU), also in China. These two routes together are operated 432 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
The longest flight to Lhasa LXA is departing from Nanjing (NKG). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 1,666 miles (2,681 km).
List of all direct flights to Lhasa
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Lhasa, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Lhasa.
Airlines flying to Lhasa
Currently, there are 10 airlines that fly to Lhasa. Most flights to Lhasa are operated by Tibet Airlines, as they connect 25 airports to LXA. That’s around 4 times as much as Sichuan Airlines, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Lhasa. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all LXA flights:
What is the best time to visit Lhasa?
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic / Alpine
The Subarctic region surrounding Lhasa is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.
Business class flights to Lhasa
There are 29 airports that have flights to Lhasa in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to LXA are listed below:
First class flights to Lhasa
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 2 airports to choose from that have flights to LXA in First Class.
International flights to Lhasa
Flights from Nepal to Lhasa
There are 2 airports in Nepal that have non-stop flights to Lhasa.
From Kathmandu and Pokhara, you can fly with Himalaya Airlines.
All flights from Nepal
Domestic flights to Lhasa
Flights from China to Lhasa
There are lots of domestic flights to Lhasa (LXA). 32 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Tibet Airlines.
From Changsha, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Chengdu, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Lhasa, which are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Chengdu, airlines that operate direct flights are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Chongqing, airlines that operate direct flights are Air China (Star Alliance), Chengdu Airlines, China Southern, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air and Xiamen Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Dazhou, you can fly non-stop to Lhasa with Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Diqing, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Enyang, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Golmud, you can fly non-stop to Lhasa with West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Guangyuan, the only airline with direct flights is Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Guiyang, you can fly non-stop with Tibet Airlines or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Hongyuan, you can fly non-stop to Lhasa with Air China (Star Alliance).
From Kunming, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lucky Air and Tibet Airlines.
From Lanzhou, Lijiang and Luzhou, all direct flights to Lhasa are operated by Tibet Airlines.
From Mianyang, direct flights are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Nanchong, Nanjing, Ngari Burang and Qamdo (Changdu), all direct flights to Lhasa are operated by Tibet Airlines.
From Shigatse, the only airline with direct flights is Air China (Star Alliance).
From Shiquanhe, Ngari, direct flights are offered by Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Wuhan, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Xi'an, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Xiahe, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines.
From Xichang, you can fly non-stop to Lhasa with Tibet Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
From Xining, direct flights are offered by Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
From Yibin and Yichang, you can fly with Tibet Airlines.
From Zhengzhou, direct flights are offered by Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
From Zunyi, the only airline with direct flights is West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights from China
Alternative airports near Lhasa
Flying to an alternative airport near Lhasa could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Lhasa (LXA) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Shigatse (RKZ) and Shannan (LGZ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lhasa?
There is 1 airport in Lhasa: Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
What is the best airport to fly into Lhasa?
The most convenient airport to fly into Lhasa is Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
How many airlines fly to Lhasa?
There are 10 airlines flying to Lhasa from 34 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Lhasa?
Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Air China operate most flights to Lhasa. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Lhasa?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Lhasa.
How many nonstop flights are there to Lhasa?
There are roughly 1,222 flights arriving at Lhasa every month (or 287 flights each week), from a total of 34 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Lhasa Airport?
The official name of Lhasa Airport is Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
What is the airport code of Lhasa Airport?
The airport code of Lhasa Airport is LXA.
What are the most popular flights to Lhasa?
Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi'an are the 3 most popular routes to Lhasa. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Lhasa, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Lhasa?
| Chengdu to Lhasa | 2h 20m |
| Chongqing to Lhasa | 2h 25m |
| Xi'an to Lhasa | 2h 50m |
| Xining to Lhasa | 2h |
| Kunming to Lhasa | 2h 40m |
