There are 3 ways to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa Airport (LXA) by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport
best- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DIG - LXA
2h 37m¥1,929–3,635Drive 1,573.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shangri-La to Lhasa-Airport-LXAcar 1,573.6 km
21h 18m¥1,333–1,925Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane LJG - LXA
5h 49m¥3,294–4,320
Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa Airport (LXA) is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 21h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa Airport (LXA) is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3700.
The distance between Shangri-La and Lhasa Airport (LXA) is 879 km. The road distance is 1573.6 km.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa Airport (LXA), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Lhasa Airport (LXA) is 1574 km. It takes approximately 21h 18m to drive from Shangri-La to Lhasa Airport (LXA).
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Lhasa Airport (LXA), China?
China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air Co. Ltd. fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) twice daily.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–5,500
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Mianyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–7,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–8,000
Flights from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–10,000
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,500
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
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