The only international airline connected to Tibet is from Kathmandu, Nepal to Lhasa which operated by Air China. The flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa or return originally started from Chengdu to Kathmandu with a stop over in Lhasa. It is considered one of the most beautiful air routes in the world since it will fly over Mt.Everest (8848m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8536m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m) and other Himalayan peaks. Consequently, many tourists would like to choose Kathmandu-Lhasa tour package, starting the Tibet tour from Nepal. If you want to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Mt.Everest, you are suggested to sit at left side (Seat A) when taking flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa..
Because the number of seats in the airplane from Kathmandu to Lhasa is limited, the price is relatively high, especially during Chinese national Holiday (Oct.1st – 7th) and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan. to mid Feb.). Tourists who want to have Kathmandu-Lhasa tour package by air are highly suggested to book the air ticket in advance.
The Tribhuvan International Airport, situated about 6 kilometers east of Kathmandu downtown, is an international airport of Kathmandu, Nepal and the only international airport of Nepal. As the main hub of Kathmandu transportation, there are various domestic and international airlines.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport, located in Shannan region, is about 98 km south of Lhasa. Standing more than 3600 meters above the seas level makes it one of the highest airports in the world. Except for the international airline to Kathmandu, there are domestic airlines to Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Xi'an, Xining, Kunming, Diqing, Qamdo and Hong Kong, etc.
Flight No.
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Dep.Time
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Arr. Time
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Aircraft Type
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Scheule
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Stops
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CA408
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10:45
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14:05
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319
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Tue./Thur./Sat.
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Non-Stop
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Flight No.
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Dep.Time
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Arr. Time
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Aircraft Type
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Scheule
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Stops
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CA409
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09:45
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13:05
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319
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Tue./Thur./Sat.
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Non-Stop
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