Xi'an, the starting point of the Silk Road in the east, is world widely famous for the Terra-Cotta Warriors. Meanwhile, as the most prosperous city in northwestern China, Xi'an owns 7 flights to Lhasa everyday.
Xianyang International Airport is the major airport in Xi'an. At present, three air companies run the flights between Xi'an and Lhasa, which are Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV6052 Tibet Airlines |
XIY(06:00)-LXA(09:00) | 3h Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A330 | |
| 3U8687 Sichuan Airlines |
XIY(07:20)-LXA(12:10) | 4h50m Xining |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| MU9619 Eastern Airlines |
XIY(07:40)-LXA(11:10) | 3h30m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| MU2333 Eastern Airlines |
XIY(07:55)-LXA(11:20) | 3h25m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| 3U8753 Sichuan Airlines |
XIY(09:10)-LXA(12:30) | 3h20m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| MU2335 Eastern Airlines |
XIY(11:45)-LXA(15:25) | 3h40m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| TV6008 Tibet Airlines |
XIY(16:35)-LXA(19:45) | 3h10m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A330 |
| Flight No. | Airport & Time | Duration & Stopover | Frequency | Plane Model | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU9620 Eastern Airlines |
LXA(11:55)-XIY(14:40) | 2h45m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| MU2334 Sichuan Airlines |
LXA(12:00)-XIY(14:55) | 2h55m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| TV6051 Tibet Airlines |
LXA(12:20)-XIY(14:55) | 2h35m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A330 | |
| 3U8688 Sichuan Airlines |
LXA(13:10)-XIY(17:25) | 4h15m Xining |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| 3U8754 Sichuan Airlines |
LXA(13:15)-XIY(16:15) | 3h Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| MU2336 Eastern Airlines |
LXA(16:05)-XIY(19:00) | 2h55m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A319 | |
| TV6007 Tibet Airlines |
LXA(21:35)-XIY(00:15) | 2h40m Nonstop |
Everyday | Airbus A330 |
Please note:
1. Flight 3U8687 and Flight 3U8688 have 45 minutes stopover in Xining.
2. Due to the seasonal difference, the flight schedules above are for reference only, please contact us for the latest details.
Flight Type: Nonstop & Stopover flights
Flying Distance: 1230 miles (1980km)
Altitude Difference: 405m (Xi'an) - 3650m (Lhasa)
Airport Information: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) - Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Xi'an, as the ancient capital city for many dynasties, once the start point of Silk Road, is a very popular tourist city in China. If it is your first time to travel to China, Xi'an should be listed in your travel program. Now there are many international flights to Xi'an such as Los Angeles, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Prague, Sydney, Bangkok, Japan, etc. For domestic flights, you can almost find flights to anywhere in China. Everyday, there are 5 direct flights from Xi'an to Lhasa without stopover.
There is only one airport in Xi'an, Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. You can take airport shuttle bus or taxi to the airport. Most of young Chinese can speak some English, so it should not be a problem. From the city center to the airport, it cost about 10USD and 1 hour by taxi and 4USD and 1.5 hour by bus.
Flying from Xi'an or any other cities in China to Lhasa, you need to show your passport, China visa as well as the original Tibet Permit. If you travel with friends or family but they fly into Lhasa from different city please do let us know so we can apply for separate permits for you since the entrance city on the permit has to be the same with your flight. After you get through the security check point, you do not need to show it again. Please keep the permit and give it back to our guide when you arrive in Lhasa. It is needed for the PSB application if you travel out of Lhasa. After you finish your tour, we need to return the permit back to Tibet Tourism Bureau.
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. Normally, the flights with stopovers will be cheaper than the direct ones.
For flights flying between Lhasa and Xi'an, 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 (no free checked luggage for China Eastern Airlines) 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 8kg (10kg for China Eastern Airlines). Each business and economy class passenger can bring one piece of carry-on baggage that weighs no more than 5kg (10kg for China Eastern Airlines). The linear dimensions of each piece cannot exceed 20x40x55cm.
Note: The luggage allowance is based on Air China and China Eastern 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.
