Flights to Tibet from Dubai

2024-04-25

Famous as the richest city in the Middle East, Dubai is a city-state and has the most population in the United Arab Emirates. As a resident of such a big and rich city, a tour of Tibet is a unique experience that may change your spirit. Being famous as "the Roof of the World", Tibet is a mysterious and remote region for most visitors. During the travel to Tibet, Emiratis can experience the Tibetan religious culture, have a view of crystal lakes, step on snow-capped mountains, and visit sacred monasteries. Besides the splendid Potala Palace, sacred Jokhang Temple and the busy Barkhor Street, you will also be impressed by majestic Mt. Everest and holy Mt. Kailash. Well, how to travel to Lhasa from Dubai?

Dubai is 3,219 kilometers from Lhasa. Flights usually take 14 or more hours with 1 stop. The price is not cheap, about AED 2,328 to AED 22,803. The fastest one is to take a flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and finally to Lhasa Gonngar Airport (LXA). The price varies from day to day, but you can check it online easily.

Important Note: Visitors from United Arab Emirates can enjoy a 30-day China visa-free policy.

Dubai to Lhasa Flight Brief Info

Aerial Distance: 3,747 miles (6031 km)
Duration: at least 14 hours and 20 minutes
Major Airlines: Emirates Airlines, Himalayan Airlines and more
Altitude: 16m（Dubai）- 3650m（Lhasa）
Layovers: At least 1
Airport: Dubai International Airport(DXB) – Lhasa Gonggar International Airport(LXA)

How to Travel to Tibet?

Dubai is 3,219 kilometers from Lhasa. For Dubai travelers, it's convenient to fly to Lhasa, Tibet. Since there is no direct flight between Dubai and Lhasa, passengers have to transfer flights via Kathmandu, Nepal, or major cities in China and then take a flight or a train to Lhasa.

Dubai to Tibet via China Mainland

Taking flights from Dubai to China mainland and then to Lhasa is the fastest way now. Chinese inland cities like Xián, Kunming, Chengdu, or Guangzhou are recognized as tourist cities with rich historical attractions and local delicacies. So you can stay there for 2 or 3 days for sightseeing. The fastest flight to Lhasa takes about 15 hours. You can fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), or Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), or Guangzhou Baiyun Airport(CAN), then fly to Lhasa. Alternatively, you also can take a Tibet train from most major cities to enjoy the amazing scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Dubai to Tibet via Kathmandu

Taking flights from Dubai to Kathmandu and then to Tibet is one of the popular ways for travelers as the flight duration is relatively short. Flights usually take 4 hours and 10 minutes to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport(KTM) from Dubai International Airport (DXB). The price is relatively stable, taking about AED 500. Then you can take a direct flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport(LXA), which only takes 1.5 hours. But the daily flights have not yet resumed so far, around 3 flights per week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting from 17 April. For other dates, you need to take a connecting flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Chengdu. You can check it online easily. Currently, there is no train from Kathmandu to Tibet so you can take a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa or take an overland tour.

Please note, that you have to stay in Kathmandu for at least three days for your Chinese group visa application and this group visa requires 4 participants to apply together. If there are less than 4 people from you, the group visa will not be issued. So the actual time of flying to Kathmandu takes much longer than flying to mainland China and then to Lhasa, Tibet.

Documents Required When Traveling from Dubai to Tibet

Currently, the only international flights to Lhasa are from Kathmandu. If you prefer to enter Tibet from Kathmandu, you need to first book with a Tibet travel agency at least 10 workdays in advance for your Tibet Travel Permit and a tourist invitation letter. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you need to stay at least 3 working days there to get your China Group Visa from the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, along with the tourist invitation letter and your passport. And the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu only issues one China group visa per 4 participants. Only if you have a China Group visa and Tibet travel permit, you can then enter Tibet from Nepal.

Alternatively, you can fly to mainland China first, then take domestic flights or trains to Tibet. You still need your Tibet Travel Permit with the help of a Tibet Travel Agency. And you also need to obtain your China Visa in your home country prior.

Right now, individual travelers only can entrust a Tibet travel agency to obtain a Tibet travel agency for you. As a local travel agency in Tibet, Great Tibet Tour is a group of experts specializing in arranging your Tibet trip. Contact us, and we'll guarantee your Tibet Travel Permit and arrange a perfect journey in Tibet for you.