Chengdu to Lhasa

Chengdu is the political, economic and cultural center of southwest China and an important city in the Yangtze River valley. Its airport connects to the world’s 30 busiest airports. There are many reasons why Chengdu is your best choice when going to Tibet, and here are some of these reasons:

• First, it’s convenient and affordable. Chengdu offers one of the shortest flights to Tibet by taking 2.5 hours or less. And Chengdu offers many flight options to Lhasa every day. On average, there are around 12-17 daily flights to Tibet from Chengdu. So, you will have flexible choices of flight schedules as well as cheaper fares.
• Second, there are myriads of international flights to Chengdu from cities like Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Bangkok, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tokyo, and many more. Also, as a transport hub, there are many flights coming from other domestic cities of China like Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Xi’an, etc.
• Lastly, Chengdu is a thriving city, also known for being a tourist destination on its own. You can enjoy tasty food, ancient buildings, and traditional cultures, as well as pay a visit to lovely pandas. So, if you choose it as your gateway to Tibet, you may allow a day or two for touring the different tourist destinations of Chengdu. 

Flying into Tibet from Chengdu, the land of abundance is currently the city with the most flights into Tibet at the most affordable price. The Chengdu to Lhasa(LXA) flight route covers 1262.9 kilometers(784 miles) and takes 2.5 hours. Currently, there are two airports in Chengdu, one is Shuangliu International Airport(CTU) and another is Tianfu International Airport(TFU).

When you fly to Lhasa, remember to check in as early as possible and choose a window position. During the flight, you will cross the Tibetan Plateau and overlook the well-known places in western Sichuan and Tibet such as Gongga Mountain, Meili Snow Mountain, Nyainqentanglha, Yarlung Zangbo, Himalayas, etc.