Travelling from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Chengdu's main airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) leaving from either of these.
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight.
Lhasa (where Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located) and Chengdu share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 67 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) is the busiest route. Lucky Air operates the earliest flight at 6:40am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from TFU to LXA is with Lucky Air at 4:10pm.
For stress-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 Chengdu to LXA.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) take off from this terminal.
Direct flights from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport are offered by a good selection of airlines at TFU. Select your seat on any of these:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TFU and LXA is Sichuan Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, China Eastern Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
TFU is about 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Tianfu International Airport:
86.59% of flights departing from Tianfu International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from TFU.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Consider beginning your travels from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). You can book a direct Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flight ticket with departures from here.
You can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from Chengdu to LXA departing from CTU. Take off with any of these carriers leave the layovers behind:
Tibet Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the CTU to LXA route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Air China leads in on-time performance.
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to CTU from Chengdu's centre in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chengdu to LXA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport make it to their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 89.89%.
The street address for CTU is Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LXA instead:
The address for LXA is 101 Provincial Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
At the moment, Rs49,523 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs165,072. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chengdu to LXA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA). June is when most people visit Lhasa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Chengdu to LXA flight ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lhasa to range from 8ºC to 22ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -17ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lhasa
Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lhasa:
Your visit to Lhasa wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Potala Palace, White Palace, Potala Palace and Snow City, Potala Palace.
Explore more of China
Go all in on your China getaway by venturing beyond Lhasa. About 129 kilometres away to the east, Qusum is another awesome city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its popular attractions such as Lagari Palace while you're there.
Damxoi is another destination worth seeing during your travels in China. Journey to this destination, which is roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Lhasa, to visit highlights like 哲古草原.