Flights to Tibet from Kunming, Kunming to Lhasa flight 2020

by Liffity
Last Updated: 2019-12-11

Situated in the southwest of China, Yunnan is a hot tourist destination with abundant natural resources. Every year, thousands of travelers from home and abroad go there for the purpose of exploring its beauty. Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan, is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The weather in Kunming is fine and comfortable, neither chilly in winter nor sweltering in summer. That's why Kunming is also known as "Spring City" in China. In recent years, with the development of transportation, more and more travelers get to Tibet from Kunming in multiple ways, including by air, by overland, or by train. Among the numerous ways to Tibet, taking a flight to Tibet from Kunming is the fastest and most convenient way.

At present, there are four direct flights available from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport; and another four direct flights from Lhasa to Kunming. With non-stop and stopover flights operated by Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Tibet Airlines, getting to Tibet from Kunming saves a lot of time than the past.

Taking a flight to Lhasa is the soonest way to reach Tibet from Kunming.

Among the four direct flights, the non-stop flight from Kunming to Lhasa only takes less than three hours to arrive in Lhasa. While the flight with a stopover takes about 4h 20min. Travelers board on the flight at Kunming Changshui International Airport, and land at Lhasa Gongga Airport in Lhasa. Because of the big difference of the high altitude between Kunming and Lhasa, you’d better have a good rest when arriving in Lhasa. Here are some details about flights between Kunming and Lhasa.

Kunming to Lhasa Flight Schedule

Flight No.	Departure-Arrival	Duration	Frequency	Plane	Price
3U8817 Sichuan Airlines	06:25-10:45 Stop in Lijiang	4h 20m	Every Day	Airbus A319	USD315 Economy Class
TV9864 Tibet Airlines	07:05-10:10 Nonstop	3h 5m	Every Day	Airbus A319	USD315 Economy Class
MU5939 China Eastern Airline	08:25-12:35 Stop in Diqing	4h 15m	Every Day	Boeing 737	USD315 Economy Class
MU5827 China Eastern Airlines	13:10-16:10 Nonstop	3h	Every Day	Boeing 737	USD315 Economy Class

Lhasa to Kunming Flight Schedule

Flight No.	Departure-Arrival	Duration	Frequency	Plane	Price
TV9863 Tibet Airlines	11:00-13:25 Nonstop	2h 25m	Every Day	Airbus A319	USD315 Economy Class
3U8818 Sichuan Airlines	11:45-16:00 Stop in Lijiang	4h 15m	Every Day	Airbus A319	USD315 Economy Class
MU5940 China Eastern Airlines	13:25-16:50 Stop in Diqing	3h 25m	Every Day	Boeing 737	USD315 Economy Class
MU5828 China Eastern Airlines	17:00-19:20 Nonstop	2h 20m	Every Day	Boeing 737	USD315 Economy Class

When you arrive in Lhasa, your tour guide will drive you to your hotel immediately. The next day, you will start your dreamy Tibet tour. There are a great number of attractions which are worthy of being recommended to you, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Mt Everest, Namtso Lake, Mt. Kailash, etc.

Visiting Potala Palace is usually arranged on the 3rd day during your Tibet tour as you need to climb more than 1,000 stairs.

Tips:

The flight schedule varies from time to time based on the tour season, climate, etc. Please feel free to confirm your flight with us.

Prepare Tibet Travel Permit in advance before boarding the flight. Great Tibet Tour can help you apply for Tibet Travel Permit and book an air ticket at the best price.

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