What is the nearest airport to Tibet?

The nearest airport to Tibet is Lhasa (LXA) Airport which is 44.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Xigaze/Rikaze (RKZ) (175.9 km).

How long does it take to get to Lhasa from the Airport?

It takes 1h 3m to get from Lhasa to Lhasa (LXA) Airport.

How do I get to Lhasa?

We recommend flying to Lhasa (LXA) Airport, which is 44.4 km away from Lhasa. The bus from Lhasa (LXA) to Lhasa takes 1h 3m.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tibet.

How to get to Tibet from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 3m
Distance	44 km
Average price	¥343
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 3m

Distance

44 km

Average price

¥343

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Tibet

The nearest airport to Tibet is Lhasa (LXA). Airports China operates a bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau hourly. Tickets cost ¥25 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasa once daily. Tickets cost ¥65 - ¥130 and the journey takes 4h 43m.

Recommended airport

Lhasa (LXA)
1. bus
Fastest
1h 3m
Cheapest
¥43–47

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Other nearby airports

Gauhati (GAU)
1. train
2. bus
3. car
4. bus
2d 5h
¥602–1,145
Nyingchi (LZY)
1. train
5h 7m
¥140–219
Paro (PBH)
1. taxi
2. bus
3. unknown
4. bus
5. bus
6. bus
7. car
8. bus
2d 5h
Xigaze/Rikaze (RKZ)
1. taxi
2. bus
5h 13m
¥176–198

Important airports for Tibet

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Lhasa Airport
44.4 km

Frequently asked questions

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