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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Lhasa by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane IST - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    17h 32m
    ¥3,037–10,037

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SAW - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    20h 47m
    ¥1,337–4,239

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane IST - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lhasacar car
    23h
    ¥2,362–5,462

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration15h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,014Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,776 km
  • Duration: 17h 32m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Lhasa. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau.

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