Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): what you need to know
Hong Kong and Lhasa are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HKG to LXA flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HKG and LXA:
Tianfu International Airport
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Currently, £131 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £220. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HKG to LXA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of the departures from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HKG? If you're catching an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
If you're coming in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LXA:
Getting from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to central Lhasa
The address for LXA is 101 Provincial Rd..
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is roughly 40 miles from the centre of Lhasa. Driving there takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Lhasa. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Lhasa is June, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -17ºC (1ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKG to LXA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Turn your China trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Jêdêxoi, located around 25 miles south of Lhasa. Dunbuquguo Temple is just one of the top sights to discover here.
Your trip through China isn't complete without visiting Chatang. Minzhulin Temple is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 30 miles south-east of Lhasa.