Flying from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu two hours 12 minutes behind Lhasa.
Take your pick of four weekly Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights. The 12:30 departure with Himalaya Airlines is the earliest you can take. Himalaya Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:15.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LXA to KTM flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Himalaya Airlines is your gateway to discovering Kathmandu (and maybe even some other great corners of Nepal!). Browse the direct flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Himalaya Airlines on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is a top stopover on the LXA to KTM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
$568 is the lowest price for a one-way Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,197. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from LXA to KTM, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LXA to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
LXA is located at 101 Provincial Rd..
Lhasa Gonggar Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from LXA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Lhasa Gonggar Airport from central Lhasa, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LXA? If you're catching an early flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Go beyond Kathmandu and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can pick up a Kathmandu Airport rental car from Spark Car.
Reserving your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport to central Kathmandu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LXA to KTM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. No visit is complete without checking out Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.

