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How to get fromCape Town to Lhasaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Lhasa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane CPT - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    35h 52m
    ¥4,606–13,120

  2. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CPT - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lhasacar car
    27h 10m
    ¥3,431–8,445

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration35h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,426.6 km
  • Duration: 35h 52m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Lhasa.

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