Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): what you need to know
Lhasa's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Lhasa eight hours ahead of Manchester.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to LXA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Beijing Capital International Airport is a well-known stop between MAN and LXA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight is R 9,576. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 23,782. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAN to LXA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Manchester Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the departures from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAN:
Arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
If you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near LXA:
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
LXA is located at 101 Provincial Rd..
From Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Lhasa is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Lhasa. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for June if you'd like to visit Lhasa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to LXA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Pack more into your China getaway by venturing beyond Lhasa. Around 40 kilometres away to the south, Jêdêxoi is another awesome city to include in your itinerary. Check off some of its leading attractions like Dunbuquguo Temple while you're there.
Any trip to China isn't complete without visiting Chatang. Minzhulin Temple is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 48 kilometres south-east of Lhasa.
