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Tibet travel guide

Major Airlines Flying to Tibet

Thirty years ago there was just one regular flight to Lhasa, run by the state airline. Today several big airlines fly to Tibet every day. These are the most important.

Sichuan Airlines

Code 3U. Based in Chengdu, it is one of the busiest airlines on Tibet routes, with flights to Lhasa from Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming and other cities, and a flight from Kathmandu.

Tibet Airlines

Code TV. Founded in 2010 and based at Lhasa Gonggar, it was China’s first airline built for high-altitude flying. It flies between Tibet’s airports, such as Lhasa, Nyingchi, Shigatse, Chamdo and Ngari, and to cities across China. Its Airbus aircraft are specially equipped for high mountain airports.

Air China

Code CA, Star Alliance. China’s national flag carrier, based in Beijing. It flies to Lhasa from Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing and other cities, and also flies between Kathmandu and Lhasa.

China Eastern Airlines

Code MU, SkyTeam. Based in Shanghai, it flies to Lhasa from several cities including Shanghai, Xi’an and Kunming.

China Southern Airlines

Code CZ. One of China’s largest airlines, based in Guangzhou. For Tibet it mainly flies from Guangzhou and some other cities to Lhasa.

Shenzhen Airlines

Code ZH, Star Alliance. Based in Shenzhen, it has flown to Lhasa from several Chinese cities and on some routes within Tibet.

Please note: routes change from season to season. We will tell you the best flights from your chosen gateway city when we plan your trip.