Dublin to Lhasa Flights

For travelers from Ireland, reaching Tibet is a remarkable journey that offers adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural discoveries. This journey covers a distance of approximately 7,869 kilometers from Dublin. Whether journeying through China or Nepal, planning your trip requires careful preparation, including obtaining the necessary travel documents such as a Tibet Travel Permit.

Important Notice: Visitors from Ireland can enjoy a 30-day visa-free policy till 31 December 2025.

Dublin to Lhasa Flight Brief Info

• Distance: about 7,869 kilometers (4,254 miles)
• Duration: at least 22 hours
• Flight Type: connecting flight
• Popular connecting Airports: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)/Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)/Heathrow Airport (LHR)
• Airports: Dublin Airport (DUB) – Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

How to Get to Lhasa from Dublin

At present, the flights between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) take around 22 ~47 hours with two to three stops. Usually we would suggest you transit in mainland China for lower cost and more flight choices. Alternatively, you can also transit at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), which provides the only international flight to Lhasa.

Via Mainland China

You can fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)/Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)/Heathrow Airport (LHR)/Hamad International Airport (DOH) then to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)/Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)/Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)/Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), from which you may take a direct flight to Lhasa. The one-way ticket varies from €560 to €1500 with two to three stops. You may contact us for the most recent flight ticket schedule and price or check online.

Also you can take a Tibet train from the major Chinese cities above to Lhasa to witness the view of Qinghai Tibet Railway.

Via Nepal

You can fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and then get to Tibet by plane or car. Currently, there is no direct flight from Dublin to Kathmandu. The flight travel lasts around 12 ~15 hours with just one stop at Istanbul Airport (IST)/Hamad International Airport (DOH)/Dubai International Airport (DXB). The one-way ticket varies from €540 to €830.

From Kathmandu to Lhasa, you can take a direct flight on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with a travel time of 1.5 hours, at a cost of € 480. For the other time period, you can transit flights via Chengdu, which takes € 450 to € 770, with a travel time of 17 hours to 27 hours.

Or you can take overland travel into Tibet, which takes 3 to 5 days to Lhasa.

√ 8 Days Kathmandu Gyirong Lhasa Overland Tour

Necessary Document

A Tibet travel permit is a mandatory document for all foreign travelers to Tibet. Please book a Tibet tour first, then ask your Tibet travel agency to secure a Tibet travel permit for you, along with copies of your China visa and passport.

For China visa, at present Irish travelers are entitled to a 30-day China visa exemption, which means you can apply for your Tibet travel permit with your passport alone and stay in China and Tibet within 30 days. If your visit exceeds 30 days, you still need to apply for a China visa.

For the China Group Visa, if Irish travelers go from Nepal to Tibet, you can be exempted from this document till 31 Dec 2025. This document needs an invitation letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau and your passport. Most of all, it should be applied per 4 participants. So if there are fewer than 4 people in your group, this is not applicable.

Conclusion

There are multiple route options through China or Nepal for travelers from Ireland. And with the convenience of the 30-day visa-free policy for Irish visitors until December 31, 2025, planning your trip has never been easier. Whether you choose to fly, take the scenic Tibet train, or go overland, proper preparation - especially securing the necessary travel permits - ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience.