IATA Code: LXA
ICAO Code: ZULS
Open Year: 1966
Cities Served: Lhasa
Status: In Operation
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is built close to Yarlung Tsangpo River and 62 km from Lhasa, Tibet. There are 2 terminals, equipped with all modern necessities. Popular routes are Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi’an though all major destinations are touched, in addition to the international destination of Kathmandu. Winters may distort schedules though. Shuttle bus is cost effective (RMB30) and takes about an hour to reach downtown. Taxis take the same time but cost upwards of RMB100.