Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 4 hours 16 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Beijing and Lhasa share the same timezone — UTC+8.
Take your pick of 23 weekly flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. The 07:40 departure with Air China is the earliest flight out between PEK and LXA. Air China operates the latest service of the day at 17:55 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Visiting Lhasa (and then discovering more of China!) is straightforward with Air China. This popular carrier has direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PEK and LXA include:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Xianyang International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
For a flight within China, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identity document, like an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from PEK to LXA, check your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is ₹ 13,343. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 33,358. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from PEK to LXA, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from PEK to LXA every day.
Use filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near PEK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LXA instead:
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
From Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Lhasa is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Lhasa in February.
Lock in your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for June if you'd like to go to Lhasa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from PEK to LXA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -17ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Lhasa
As soon as you've booked your flights from PEK to LXA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Lhasa. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Lhasa itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sera Monastery.
Complete your Lhasa trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Lhasa Gonggar Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lhasa.
