Travelling from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Lhasa.
Every week, there are 87 Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LXA to TFU flight.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to choose from. When organising your Chengdu trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of China:
Most travellers choose to fly with Sichuan Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 96.93% of services landing on schedule, Air China has the best on-time performance for LXA to TFU flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LXA and TFU:
Kunming Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Guiyang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight is R 2,475. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,284. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LXA to TFU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
You'll find LXA at 101 Provincial Rd..
Lhasa Gonggar Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart LXA reach their destination on time.
Central Lhasa to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LXA? If you're catching an early flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TFU instead:
Getting from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to the centre of Chengdu has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Chengdu. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Chengdu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LXA to TFU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area, Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area.
Tianshui is another standout destination in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No journey is complete without dropping by Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
