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How to get fromIstanbul to Tibetby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Tibet by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane IST - LZY
    15h 33m
    ¥3,736–13,042

  2. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane IST - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Xigazêcar car
    20h 59m
    ¥2,132–5,162

  3. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane IST - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    17h 34m
    ¥2,953–10,057

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,725Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,992.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 33m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tibet, China?

Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) 3 times a day.

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