The first Chengdu-Lhasa flight was opened by Sichuan Airlines 8 years ago. This airline saves a lot of time for tourists making a trip to one of the most beautiful places in the world – Tibet. The operation of this direct line further enrich and complete the air transportation network in Tibet, and also improve the transportation between Lhasa and other domestic cities China. There is no doubt that the opening of the airlines between Lhasa and other cities greatly promote the tourism development in Tibet and improve local Tibetans' living standard in certain degree. Currently, various airlines put in more flights between Chengdu and Lhasa to meet the demand of tourists both at home and abroad. Tibet Tour would like to provide relevant Chengdu-Lhasa air ticket information for tourists planning a Tibet tour from Chengdu.
The number of Chengdu-Lhasa flights ranks first among all the flights between Lhasa and other domestic cities in the high season of Tibet tour between June and October. Chengdu has been the most popular transit city for tourists making a Tibet tour from different corners of the world. The following is the timetable of the Chengdu-Lhasa flights in the peak season for tourists' reference:
Flight No. |
Departure |
Arrival |
Duration |
Price Economy Class |
CA4405 |
Chengdu (06:30) |
Lhasa (08:40) |
2hrs + 10 mins |
CNY1680 |
TV9803 |
Chengdu (06:40) |
Lhasa (08:40) |
2 hrs |
CNY1680 |
CA4401 |
Chengdu (07:20) |
Lhasa (09:30) |
2 hrs + 10 mins |
CNY1680 |
CA4403 |
Chengdu (07:30) |
Lhasa (09:40) |
2 hrs + 10 mins |
CNY1680 |
CA3039 |
Chengdu (08:40) |
Lhasa (10:40) |
2 hrs |
CNY1680 |
3U8657 |
Chengdu (12:05) |
Lhasa (14:00) |
1 hr + 55mins |
CNY1680 |
3U8611 |
Chengdu (12:45) |
Lhasa (14:45) |
2 hrs |
CNY1680 |
CA3046 |
Chengdu (19:15) |
Lhasa (21:15) |
2 hrs |
CNY1680 |
Tourists planning a Tibet tour from Chengdu should note that the Chengdu-Lhasa air tickets are in extremely large demand in the peak season. It is a better choice to book the air tickets in advance in case of overbooking. Generally, there is rare discount in the round-trip or single trip ticket between Chengdu and Lhasa in the peak season. But during the shoulder season, the airlines would always offer great discounts for passengers.
Besides, the Chengdu-Nyingchi direct flight has also been opened recent years. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Chengdu could also choose to land on Nyinchi and continue your trip to other regions in Tibet after sightseeing in Nyingchi.
Chengdu is a famous tourism city with rich cultural and natural scenic spots. Tourists making a Tibet tour from Chengdu could pay a visit to these scenic spots before heading to Lhasa. Among all the scenic spots in Chengdu, the Dujiangyan Weir, Qingcheng Mountain, Emei Mountain, Memorial Temple of Zhuge Liang, Wild and Narrow Alley are the most attractive spots for tourists both at home and abroad. Besides, tourists especially interested in the pandas could also pay a visit to the Panda Base near Chengdu.