Flights from Beijing to Lhasa and Lhasa to Beijing

 

As the capital city of China, Beijing provides abundant International flights over the world, therefore, Beijing also becomes one of the most popular destinations before flying to Lhasa.

Capital International Airport is the major airport in Beijing and also serves the flights to Lhasa. Airport shuttle bus and local taxi are available.

There are two air companies running the flights between Beijing and Lhasa everyday, including two non-stop flights and one one flight with a short stopover in Chengdu. 

The special note is you’ll need a Tibet Travel Permit issued by Tibet Tourism in Lhasa to board the flight from any city in China to Tibet. Please feel free to contact us for more information on the Tibet Travel Permit.

Beijing to Lhasa Flight Schedule

Flight No.	Airport & Time	Duration & Stopover	Frequency	Plane Model	Price
CA4125 Air China	PEK(07:35)-LXA(12:05)	4h30m Nonstop	Everyday	Airbus A319
CA4112 Air China	PEK(08:15)-LXA(15:05)	6h50m Chengdu	Everyday	Airbus A319
TV9816 Tibet Airlines	PEK(14:45)-LXA(19:15)	4h30m Nonstop	Everyday	Airbus A330

Lhasa to Beijing Flight Schedule

Flight No.	Airport & Time	Duration & Stopover	Frequency	Plane Model	Price
TV9815 Tibet Airlines	LXA(09:35)-PEK(13:25)	3h50m Nonstop	Everyday	Airbus A330
CA4126 Air China	LXA(09:30)-PEK(13:25)	3h55m Nonstop	Everyday	Airbus A319
CA4111 Air China	LXA(14:45)-PEK(19:15)	5h55m Chengdu	Everyday	Airbus A319

Please note:

1. Flight CA4112 & Flight CA4111 have 1 hour and 20 minutes stopover in Chengdu.

2. Due to the seasonal difference, the flight schedules above are for reference only, please contact us for the latest details.

Beijing Lhasa Flight Quick Facts

Flight Type: Nonstop & Stopover flights

Flying Distance: 1867 miles (3004km)

Altitude Difference: 43.5m (Beijing) - 3650m (Lhasa)

Airport Information: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) - Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

Transportation between Capital Airport and Beijing Downtown

Transportation Means	Airport Express Train + Metro Line	Taxi	Airport Shuttle Bus
Route	Terminal 3→ Terminal 2 →Dongzhimen (connect to metro line 2 or 13)→ Sanyuanqiao (connect to metro line 10)	Quite flexible	16 routes from airport to train stations, shopping mall, tourist sites etc
Run-time	6:22am-11:10pm	24 hours	Downtown: 04:30am-10:00pm Airport: 06:00am-01:00am the next day, plus 2 night lines
Price	5USD	20-40USD	3-5USD
Advantages	Fastest, no traffic jam	Good choice for night travelers or with big luggage	Cheapest

FAQs about flights from Beijing to Lhasa and Lhasa to Beijing

1. From which airport I need to take the flight to Lhasa from Beijing?

There are two civilian airports in Beijing but all the flights from Beijing to Lhasa flies from Beijing Capital International Airport. It is 25km from the city center.

2. Should I show the Tibet Permit when I get on the flight in my home country?

No, it is not necessary to show your Tibet Permit when you check into the flight in your home country. You only need to show it when you change your boarding pass in Beijing airport for your flight to Lhasa. It is very nice if you stay overnight in Beijing since we can mail your permit to your hotel. Otherwise we can only send someone to deliver the permit to Beijing airport for you.

3. How to get a cheaper price for flight from Beijing to Lhasa?

In order to get the best price, it is good to avoid the peak season for Tibet tour and book the tickets early for discounted price. The high season for Tibet tour is from April to October and the flights are always expensive unless you seize the opportunity of special offer. Besides, the flight prices during Chinese National Holiday and Lunar New Year Period are in large demand and very expensive. If your travel date is flexible, it is better to avoid this period. Sometimes, the direct flight from Beijing to Lhasa is very expensive but you can save a lot if you fly to Chengdu or Chongqing and then change to flight for Lhasa.

4. What is the luggage allowance for the flight from Beijing to Lhasa?

For flights flying between Lhasa and Beijing, the total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) of each piece of luggage must not exceed 100cm (40*60*40cm). Passengers with adult ticket or child ticket, the free baggage allowance is 40kg for First Class, 30kg for Business Class and 20kg for Economy Class. For infant passengers, it is allowed to take a free checked-in luggage of no more than 10kg as well as a folding baby stroller(Tibet Airlines provides no free checked luggage for infant passengers). 

As for carry-on luggage, each first-class passenger can bring two pieces of carry-on baggage, with each weighing no more than eight 8kg (5kg for Sichuan Airlines). Each business and economy lass passenger can bring one piece of carry-on baggage that weighs no more than 5kg (10kg for Tibet Airlines). The linear dimensions of each piece cannot exceed 20x40x55cm.

Note: The luggage allowance is based on Air China and Tibetan Airlines. For other airlines, the carry-on and checked luggage allowance might be slightly different. Please kindly check with the certain airline when you book the ticket.

5. Is it possible to fly from Beijing to any other cities in Tibet except of Lhasa?

No, there is only flight from Beijing to Lhasa in Tibet. If you like to fly to other cities in Tibet, you can fly to Chengdu first and then connect to other parts in Tibet.

6. How many hours is needed if I change from international flight to flight for Lhasa from Beijing?

There are 3 terminals in Beijing Capital International Airport. T2 and T3 are for both international flight and domestic flight while T1 is for domestic flight of Hainan Airlines only. Your flights to Lhasa will leave from T2 or T3. It is 8km between these two terminals. It is better to take the shuttle bus which leaves every 10 minutes. You can take shuttle buses at Gate No. 7 arrival floor of T1, Gate No. 7 arrival floor of T2, Gate No. 5 arrival floor of T3. Considering all of these items, it is suggested you have about 3 hours for the connecting of flights.