- by Liffity
- Last Updated: 2019-04-04
Situated in the southwest of China, Yunnan is a hot tourists 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. 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 five direct flights available from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. 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 five 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 Kunming to Lhasa flights and Lhasa to Kunming flights.
Kunming to Lhasa Flight Schedule
| Flight No. | Departure-Arrival | Duration | Frequency |
|
3U8817 Sichuan Airlines |
06:30-10:50 Stop in Lijiang |
4h 20m |
Every Day |
|
MU5939 China Eastern Airline |
08:30-12:45 Stop in Diqing |
4h 15m | Every Day |
|
TV9892 Tibet Airlines |
13:20-17:30 Stop in Diqing |
4h 10m | Every Day |
|
MU5827 China Eastern Airlines |
12:40-15:45 Nonstop |
3h 5m | Every Day |
|
TV6024 Tibet Airlines |
20:15-23:05 Nonstop |
2h 50m | Every Day |
Lhasa to Kunming Flight Schedule
| Flight No. | Departure-Arrival | Duration | Frequency |
|
TV9891 Tibet Airlines |
09:45-13:25 Stop in Diqing |
4h 40m | Every Day |
|
TV6023 Tibet Airlines |
09:55-12:20 Nonstop |
2h 25m | Every Day |
|
3U8818 Sichuan Airlines |
11:45-15:40 Stop in Lijiang |
3h 35m |
Every Day |
|
MU5940 China Eastern Airlines |
13:35-17:15 Stop in Diqing |
3h 40m | Every Day |
|
MU5828 China Eastern Airlines |
16:35-18:50 Nonstop |
2h 15m | Every Day |
When you arrive in Lhasa, your tour guide will drive you to your hotel immediately. 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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