Lhasa Gonggar International Airport

It is convenient to get to Lhasa by plane  since Lhasa is the transportation hub in Tibet. And almost all tourists will travel to Lhasa first because of its developed transportation facilities. In Lhasa, Gonggar International Airport is the most important place that provide transportation service for tourists from those major cities in mainland China.

Lhasa Gonggar International Airport

Located in Gonggar County, Shannan City, Gonggar International Airport is the airport serving Lhasa since 1966. With an altitude of 3,570 meters above sea level, it is well-known as one of the highest airports in the world. The airport is about 60km from downtown Lhasa city, which can be very convenient for tourists to get to Lhasa with only about 1-hour drive.

Lhasa Gonggar International Airport

From Gongga Airport to Lhasa city, tourists can choose to take an airport shuttle bus at the cost of 30 RMB. According to the official website, it starts to run from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. The shuttle bus is about 70-minute drive between downtown Lhasa and Gonggar Airport. Tourists need to wait until the bus is packed. And it has a fixed stop in Lhasa. If you don’t want to wait, you can also take a taxi. Drivers will ask for a fixed fare according to the location of your hotel. Tourists need to negotiate the fare with the drivers and agree to an affordable number before getting in the car.

However, if you have booked a Tibet tour with us, we will provide an airport shuttle bus service for you and arrange in advance to make sure you can get to your hotel for a good rest early. Please contact us for more detailed information about this service.