Travelling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Lhasa's timezone is UTC+8, making Lhasa two hours 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
Take your pick of four weekly Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Himalaya Airlines is the earliest available. Himalaya Airlines operates the last service of the day at 08:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KTM to LXA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Lhasa (and then exploring more of China!) is a cinch with Himalaya Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Himalaya Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Many travellers pass through Kunming Airport when flying between KTM and LXA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
$616 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,113. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from KTM to LXA, reserve your trip three months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KTM to LXA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Of all flights departing from Kathmandu Airport, 51% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Kathmandu Airport from central Kathmandu, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to KTM? If you're boarding an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
If you're landing on a late Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LXA:
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
You'll find LXA at 101 Provincial Rd..
From Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Lhasa is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 2 hours if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lhasa in March.
Book your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport for June if you want to go to Lhasa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KTM to LXA in January. Average temperatures are between -17ºC and 8ºC then.

