Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): what you need to know
The timezone in Lhasa is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to LXA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Many passengers pass through Beijing Capital International Airport when flying between SYD and LXA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Currently, ₹ 44,160 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 76,036. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to LXA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Consider booking a hotel close to LXA if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
The street address for LXA is 101 Provincial Rd..
Lhasa Gonggar Airport to central Lhasa has a drive time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Lhasa. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Lhasa is June, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to LXA in January. Temperatures average between -17ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of China
Add a new chapter to your China adventure with a visit to Jêdêxoi, located about 40 kilometres south of Lhasa. Dunbuquguo Temple is just one of the popular attractions to put on your itinerary.
Any trip to China wouldn't feel complete without exploring Chatang. Minzhulin Temple is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 48 kilometres south-east of Lhasa.