Flying from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Lhasa is eight hours ahead of London. Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located in Lhasa, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from London to LXA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to LXA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) out of London Gatwick Airport.
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to LXA flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that take off from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Reserve a hotel near LXA if you're catching a late flight from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
You'll find LXA at 101 Provincial Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport is ج.م. 23,903. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 31,848. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to LXA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Lhasa. June is when most people book flights from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Lhasa is June, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC. Book your London to LXA flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -17ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lhasa
Once you've booked your flight from London to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lhasa:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Lhasa when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Potala Palace followed by White Palace, Potala Palace and Snow City, Potala Palace.
Explore more of China
Seek out new adventure and experience more of China. Qusum is around 129 kilometres east of Lhasa and has no shortage of things to keep you busy, including Lagari Palace.
Want ideas for other well-known places to go in China? Make tracks 105 kilometres south-east of Lhasa to Damxoi. 哲古草原 is one of the highlights in this area.
