There is 1 way to get from Gilgit to Lhasa by plane or bus
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Gilgit (GIL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Gilgit to Lhasa is to fly and bus which costs ¥1500 - ¥6500 and takes 43h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gilgit to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 43h 10m and costs ¥1500 - ¥6500.
The distance between Gilgit and Lhasa is 1774 km.
It takes approximately 43h 10m to get from Gilgit to Lhasa, including transfers.
Lhasa is 3h ahead of Gilgit. It is currently 7:59 AM in Gilgit and 10:59 AM in Lhasa.
There are 25+ hotels available in Lhasa.
What companies run services between Gilgit, Pakistan and Lhasa, China?
There is no direct connection from Gilgit to Lhasa. However, you can fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Gilgit to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Islamabad, Urumqi, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–7,500
Flights from Gilgit to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Islamabad, Kashi, Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–8,500
Flights from Gilgit to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Islamabad, Kashi, Ngari
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–6,500
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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