Guangzhou, neighboring Hong Kong, is one of the busiest trade and transport hubs in southern China. Guangzhou has a long history of being the gateway to the country, and also has plenty flights connecting with the inland including Tibet.
Baiyun International Airport is the major airport in Guangzhou. At present, only China Southern Airlines operates one daily flight between Guangzhou and Lhasa, with a short stopover in Chongqing.
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.
| Flight No. | Airport & Time | Duration & Stopover | Frequency | Plane Model | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ3463 Southern Airlines |
CAN(08:10)-LXA(14:05) | 5h55m Chongqing |
Everyday | Airbus A319 |
| Flight No. | Airport & Time | Duration & Stopover | Frequency | Plane Model | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ3464 Tibet Airlines |
LXA(14:55)-CAN(20:25) | 5h30m Chongqing |
Everyday | Airbus A319 |
Please note:
1. Flight CZ3463 & Flight CZ3464 have 55 minutes stopover in Chongqing.
2. Due to the seasonal difference, the flight schedules above are for reference only, please contact us for the latest details.
Flight Type: Stopover flight
Flying Distance: 1647 miles (2651km)
Altitude Difference: 11m (Guangzhou) - 3650m (Lhasa)
Airport Information: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) - Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The metro line is the cheapest option but it is always very crowded. If you have luggage suitcases, take the shuttle bus or taxi will be better choice. Besides, the shuttle bus is much cheaper than the taxi and there are many shuttle buses running everyday. The shuttle bus might be the best choice price wise.
Yes, it is a must to have a China Visa if you travel to Tibet. To apply for your Tibet Permit, we need your passport and China Visa copies if you hold a tourist “L” visa. Should you have business visa, or work in China, an extra invitation letter or company letter is required. Only if you travel to Lhasa from Nepal, you do not need to apply for your China visa in your country.
There are 4 ways from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, train, bus, ferry as well as flight. Among them, taking train might be the best choice since it only takes 50 minutes by bullet train and 2 hours by normal train. The bus journey takes about 4 hours. It is a little boring to wait for the immigration process. You need to get off the bus, take your luggage and go through immigration by walking. There is always a long queue to wait. Once you go through the check point on the side of mainland China, you need to take another bus from the same company to the destination station. If you choose to take the ferry, you will spend 100 minutes to get to the ferry dock and another hour by taxi or bus to get to city center. It is a little strange that there are still flights flying between Hong Kong and Guangzhou. That is the last option we will suggest. It takes 1 hour to fly but way too much expensive.
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. Besides, sometimes you might get better price if you fly to Chengdu or Chongqing and then change to Lhasa.
For flights flying between Lhasa and Guangzhou, 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.
As for carry-on luggage, each first-class passenger can bring two pieces of carry-on baggage, with each weighing no more than eight 5kg. Each business and economy lass passenger can bring one piece of carry-on baggage that weighs no more than 5kg. The linear dimensions of each piece cannot exceed 20x40x55cm.
Note: The luggage allowance is based on China Southern Airlines and Sichuan 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.
Most tourists traveling to Tibet have some symptoms of altitude sickness such as feeling tired, drowsy, headache etc. But you will feel better after one or two days there. It is suggested that you drink lots of water, rest a lot, walks less before you get accustomed to the altitude. But those who have heart disease, bronchitis, hypertension, diabetes should consult the doctor before visiting Tibet.
Yes, your guide will be at the airport for you. When you get out of the airport, please go to the parking lot where your guide will be waiting for you holding your name sign. For private tour, your guide will be there according to your flight arrival time. If you join in a group tour, we have certain airport pick up time. It is better if you book a flight around that time otherwise you might need to pay extra for arranging a private airport pick up.
