How to find cheap flights to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
$925 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to LXA, the lowest fare is $552.
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To get the best price on tickets to Lhasa, where Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located, book one month ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Lhasa. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different prices.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Lhasa, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Lhasa Gonggar Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Lhasa
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Lhasa in June.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to LXA that suits your plans and budget.
Travel to Lhasa in September if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to LXA, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Lhasa then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you go. June brings the warmest days in Lhasa, averaging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -17ºC (1ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? November is the driest month in Lhasa, averaging two days of rain.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you'll likely get around 14 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Lhasa in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport with one of these major airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your LXA plane ticket with Xiamen Airlines. Up to 89% of its flights into this hub touch down on schedule.
Your flight will land in the UTC+8 timezone at LXA.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to LXA. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Lhasa Gonggar Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 82% of outbound flights landing when they should. That's good news whether you've got a connection ahead or you're heading home from this airport.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
Getting to central Lhasa from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The distance from LXA to central Lhasa is about 64 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to LXA.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 2 hours.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Lhasa, unpack your bags at one of these top options:
Lhasa highlights
Jump off your flight to Lhasa and go straight to these leading attractions:
Potala Palace: Around 2 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Snow City, Potala Palace: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres west of the heart of Lhasa.
How to get to Dêqên from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The nearby city of Dêqên is about 105 kilometres from LXA. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share will take around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Travelling from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Samzhubling
Samzhubling is around 56 kilometres from Lhasa Gonggar Airport if that's where your trip takes you.