Lhasa Gonggar Airport - Location, Pictures & Transport
As Tibet's gateway to the outside world, Lhasa Gonggar Airport, which began operation in 1965 with flights to Beijing and Chengdu, is now well connected. See flights from and to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Tibet.
The airport is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) south-southwest of Lhasa, on the southern banks of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It is located more than 3600 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest airports in the world.
It takes about 40 minutes from the Gonggar Airport to downtown Lhasa by airport shuttle bus (ticket price: RMB 45) or taxi (Fare: RMB 150).
Lhasa Gonggar Airport Code: LXA
Lhasa Gonggar Airport Telephone: 0891-6508316
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