On this page, you can find and book flights for the Kathmandu — Lhasa route. The direct distance between the cities is 608 km, and flight frequency reaches approximately 3 flights per week.
Flights are operated by airline H9. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to find the best deal. You can also find out in advance how to get to the airport in Kathmandu and plan your route from Lhasa airport to the city.
The table shows direct flights Kathmandu → Lhasa on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 12 h 15 min. Regular flights are operated by Himalaya Airlines UO. Departures from Tribhuvan International Airport airports, arrivals at Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Kathmandu — Lhasa by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,317 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 2,945 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Kathmandu → Lhasa, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,770 | low | May | AED 2,329 | high | Sep | AED 2,422 | high |
| Feb | AED 1,770 | low | Jun | AED 2,562 | high | Oct | AED 2,189 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,909 | medium | Jul | AED 2,655 | high | Nov | AED 1,956 | medium |
| Apr | AED 2,049 | medium | Aug | AED 2,608 | high | Dec | AED 1,770 | low |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest month in Lhasa is June, with an average daytime temperature of around +16.2°C. The coldest period occurs in January, when temperatures drop to -15.8°C, while the peak rainfall is observed in July.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in July, starting AED 1,300. The most expensive month to plan a trip is December, when ticket prices can reach AED 2,945.
For a comfortable trip at a reasonable price, it is best to choose June, when the weather stabilizes before the rainy season. It is recommended to avoid flying in December due to the combination of extreme cold and peak ticket prices.
Regular air service on this route is provided by Himalaya Airlines (H9). The carrier operates direct flights, with a total frequency of about 3 per week. A detailed schedule, available departure days, and aircraft types are presented in the interactive list below.
Flights Kathmandu — Lhasa depart from Tribhuvan International Airport and arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The estimated travel time for a direct flight is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, considering the 608 km distance between the airports.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by Himalaya Airlines (H9).
Yes, direct flights are available on this route, allowing you to reach Tibet without transfers in other cities in China.
Flight prices constantly change depending on demand; you can find the current minimum for the coming months in the low-price calendar on this page.
All international flights from Nepal arrive at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA).
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