Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): what you need to know
Lhasa is three hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MEL to LXA flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Many travellers pass through Beijing Capital International Airport when flying between MEL and LXA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
At the moment, R 8,983 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,293. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to LXA, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LXA:
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
You'll find LXA at 101 Provincial Rd..
Lhasa Gonggar Airport to central Lhasa has a drive time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Lhasa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Lhasa, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to LXA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -17ºC (1ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Turn your China trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Jêdêxoi, located about 40 kilometres south of Lhasa. Dunbuquguo Temple is just one of the top sights to put on your to-do list.
Another favourite stop in China, Chatang is located around 48 kilometres south-east of Lhasa. Be sure to visit highlights including Minzhulin Temple.
