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How to get fromHeathrow to Tibetby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Tibet by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane LHR - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    16h 3m
    ¥3,841–11,507

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane LGW - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    20h 33m
    ¥3,097–9,638

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane LHR - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    23h 37m
    ¥4,526–13,321

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane LHR - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tibetcar car
    21h 42m
    ¥3,159–6,575

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,797Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,655.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 3m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Tibet. However, you can fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the bus to South Terminal Coach Station, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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