Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): what you need to know
Lhasa's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Guangzhou.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CAN to LXA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAN and LXA:
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport
Tianfu International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight is R 4,877. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,571. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAN to LXA if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CAN to LXA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
CAN's address is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CAN arrive on schedule 86.05% of the time.
To reach Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CAN:
Arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LXA instead:
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
You'll find LXA at 101 Provincial Rd..
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Lhasa. The drive time takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Lhasa. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for June if you want to go to Lhasa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAN to LXA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Make the most of your China trip by exploring beyond Lhasa. About 40 kilometres away to the south, Jêdêxoi is another terrific city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its leading attractions like Dunbuquguo Temple while you're here.
Another favourite destination in China, Chatang is roughly 48 kilometres south-east of Lhasa. Plan to visit highlights including Minzhulin Temple.
