Beijing to Lhasa Flight

As the capital and international metropolis, Beijing has many flights to and from overseas countries and domestic cities, including Lhasa. Therefore, for foreign tourists planning to travel to Tibet, you can go directly to Beijing from your country and then fly to Lhasa without complicated transit. And taking a flight to Lhasa from Beijing is the fastest way to get to Tibet.

Why Take Beijing to Lhasa Flight

Beijing itself is a tourist destination with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Before flying to Tibet, you can explore Beijing for one or two days. The ancient city is the home of the splendid Forbidden City, the marvelous Temple of Heaven, and the elegant Summer Palace. If you plan to spend more days in this attractive city, you can hike the Great Wall and stroll in mazy Hutongs. After that, head to the highland of Tibet to explore the pure land.

Beijing to Lhasa Flight Brief Info and Schedule

Here is some latest information about the schedule of Beijing Lhasa flight.

At present, there are three direct flights for travelers. The whole direct distance from Beijing to Lhasa is about 1867 miles. The average cost is about USD478, and it's subject to change.

Beijing to Lhasa Flight Schedule

Lhasa to Beijing Flight Schedule

Please note:

1. Due to climate and seasonal changes, the schedule above is for reference only. You can ask our travel consultant for detailed airfare and schedule.

2. Before checking in, please make sure you have obtained the Tibet Travel Permit. Otherwise, you will be prohibited from boarding. We can provide you with the best quality services, including flight ticket booking, permit application and Tibet travel arrangements.

Necessary Documents

Besides your passport and China Visa, you will need a Tibet Travel Permit which is mandatory for all foreign travelers to Tibet because you need to present a Tibet Travel Permit when boarding a plane to Tibet Autonomous Region. The only way to get such a permit is to book with a local Tibet Travel Agency. The processing of this permit application usually takes around 10 to 30 working days, according to your destinations in Tibet.

How to Get to Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport is available to travelers who get to Lhasa from Beijing. There's a question, how to get to Beijing Capital International Airport? Commonly, there are two main ways for travelers to reach the airport. The first way is to drive through the Airport Expressway. The second way is to take the Beijing Subway Airport Express. Get off at the Third Terminal(T3), and you will arrive at the airport which is located in the Shunyi District. Beijing Capital Airport has three terminals in total. The T3 provides flights from Beijing to Lhasa for tourists. If you enter a wrong terminal, no worries, you can take a shuttle bus to the T3, which is free for passengers.

Tibet Travel Advice

After arriving in Lhasa, you're suggested to have a good rest. It takes time to adapt yourself to the altitude, please drink enough water and don't take bath on the first day. Stepping on the holy land, you can explore the ancient Lhasa city. With 1300 years' history, Lhasa is home of the famous Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. In the suburb of Lhasa, you could pay a visit to Drepung Monastery with white walls and Sera Monastery with monks in red robes.

Drepung Monastery, the largest Buddhist college in Tibet.

For adventurous travelers, Mount Everest is the dream tourist destination. You can trek to the Everest Base Camp, or travel to the destination by our comfortable vehicle. After a night stay at the base camp, you can watch the amazing sunrise of the golden Everest peak.

Best shot position to see Mt.Everest - from Rongbuk Monastery.

The “center of the world”, Mount Kailash, is another attractive site. If you travel to the holiest mountain in the world, you can do kora with pilgrims around the sacred mountain, visit beautiful monasteries and enjoy the crystal holy Lake Manasarovar. You will get inspired by this journey.

Every year, lots of international travelers visit Mt.Kailash.

Besides those famous scenic sites, there are many other amazing places waiting for your exploration. With 15 years’ experience in running tours in Tibet, we know this land completely. Please contact us, we will help you to choose the most suitable itinerary, and guarantee you the Tibet Travel Permit, group tour departure and flight tickets.