Travelling from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): What you need to know
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located in Lhasa. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to LXA.
Popular months like December or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to LXA even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to LXA flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LXA:
LXA is located at 101 Provincial Rd..
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Lhasa. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 2 hours when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
R 10,088 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. A return flight starts from R 15,118. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to LXA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
November is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), while June is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Lhasa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to LXA plane ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lhasa to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January has temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lhasa
Start your Lhasa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Potala Palace, White Palace, Potala Palace and Snow City, Potala Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in Lhasa.
