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Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Lhasa44.6km
Distance to Niu40.0km
Most popular destinationChengdu

About Lhasa Gonggar Airport

  • Lhasa Gonggar Airport is a main airport for Lhasa and is located in Tibet Autonomous Region.

  • As a major gateway to the wider area, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Dêqên and Niu.

  • These are some of the leading airlines at Lhasa Gonggar Airport to keep in mind when booking:

  • Need ideas on where to go if you're setting off from Lhasa? Direct flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport can take you to some exciting destinations, including:

    • Chengdu

    • Chongqing

    • Xi An

    • Xining

    • Kunming

How to get from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Lhasa

  • You can make your way to the centre of Lhasa by bus from the airport. The Airport Shuttle Bus takes around 1 hour to arrive at a central hub like Civil Aviation Administration of China Ticket Office.

  • Driving time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Lhasa will depend on traffic conditions, but it's typically around 1 hour.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Lhasa Gonggar Airport from Lhasa

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the Airport Shuttle Bus. Get on at Civil Aviation Administration of China Ticket Office and it'll take roughly 1 hour to get to the airport.

  • It usually takes about 1 hour to travel from the centre of Lhasa to the airport by taxi.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport facilities

  • Lhasa Gonggar Airport operates from one terminal.

  • If you don't want to fly on an empty stomach, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • Make time for a quick shop stop before your flight. Browse or stock up on last-minute bits and pieces at the convenience stores or souvenirs and gifts.

  • Flight not for a while yet? You may be able to spend the wait in an airport lounge. Airport lounges and Business and first class lounges are available at Lhasa Gonggar Airport.

  • Parking at Lhasa Gonggar Airport includes Pick-up/drop-off and Short stay options. Check the airport's parking information for the latest rates, locations and conditions.

Where to stay near Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Car rental options near Lhasa Gonggar Airport

  • Flying into Lhasa to begin your trip? Pick up a car rental at Lhasa Gonggar Airport and start ticking off the places on your list.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport FAQs

Yes, China Eastern operates to and from both Lhasa Gonggar Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Air China operates to and from both Lhasa Gonggar Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, China Southern operates to and from both Lhasa Gonggar Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Lhasa Gonggar Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Lhasa Gonggar Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Lhasa Gonggar Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Lhasa Gonggar Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Lhasa Gonggar Airport’s departure lounge.

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Lhasa Gonggar Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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