How to find cheap flights to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Currently, 595 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to LXA for 1.316 €.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to LXA goes up or down.
It's generally recommended to book roughly one month before you plan to depart. This is when you're more likely to get the best prices for tickets to Lhasa, where Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Lhasa. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, along with different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Lhasa Gonggar Airport that have one stop or more. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Lhasa
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Lhasa is usually June.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to LXA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
June is the most popular month for flights to LXA. Go then if you're eager to experience Lhasa at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Lhasa then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. June is the warmest time of year in Lhasa, averaging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -17ºC (1ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
With two days of rain on average, November is the driest month in Lhasa.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, these airlines make getting to Lhasa nice and easy:
Consider booking your LXA plane ticket with Xiamen Airlines. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 89% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+8 timezone at LXA.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to LXA:
If you have a connecting flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport or flying home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 84% of all flights out of LXA arrive at their destination without delays.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
Getting to central Lhasa from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
LXA is about 64 kilometres from central Lhasa.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to LXA, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the centre.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Lhasa:
Lhasa highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Lhasa:
Potala Palace: An ideal place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometres north-west of the city centre.
Gyatso Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 5 kilometres west of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Lhasa.
Snow City, Potala Palace: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north-west of the centre of Lhasa.
How to get to Namgyailang from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
LXA is a gateway to the nearby city of Namgyailang, which is around 3 kilometres away. The best way to get into town will depend on when you're travelling, so check your options first.
Travelling from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Chatang
If Chatang is your destination, it's around 40 kilometres from Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Explore more of China
Chatang might just steal the show during your trip to China. You'll find it roughly 40 kilometres east of Lhasa. Sangye Scenic Area Ferry, Minzhulin Temple and 扎囊沙漠公园 stand out as highlights.