There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Tibet by plane, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane SYD - LZY
17h 9m¥3,524–11,142Fly to Changdu Bangda Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Changdu Bangda Airport (BPX)plane SYD - BPX
- Take the taxi from Changdu Bangda Airport (BPX) to Chamdotaxi
22h 40m¥2,250–6,922Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane SYD - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
20h 15m¥3,241–11,157
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tibet is to fly and taxi which costs ¥2200 - ¥7000 and takes 22h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tibet is to fly which takes 17h 9m and costs ¥3500 - ¥12000.
The distance between Sydney and Tibet is 9264 km.
It takes approximately 17h 9m to get from Sydney to Tibet, including transfers.
Tibet is 3h behind Sydney. It is currently 2:05 AM in Sydney and 11:05 PM in Tibet.
There are 23+ hotels available in Tibet.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tibet, China?
China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) once daily.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–13,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–11,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–12,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport via Shenzhen Bao'an International
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–11,000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–13,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Changdu Bangda Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,500
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Changdu Bangda Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–8,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Changdu Bangda Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,500
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- ¥250–310
Want to know more about travelling around China
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
