What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lhasa is to fly and bus which costs ¥2300 - ¥7500 and takes 20h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lhasa is to bus and fly which takes 17h 5m and costs ¥2900 - ¥8500.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lhasa?

The distance between Istanbul and Lhasa is 5779 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 17h 5m to get from Istanbul to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 5h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 5:48 PM in Istanbul and 10:48 PM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Istanbul to Lhasa - 2 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Lhasa by bus or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)IST - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
17h 5m
¥2,948–8,061
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)SAW - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
20h 48m
¥2,327–7,028

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

14Weekly Planes

14h 13mAverage Duration

¥2,875Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,778.9 km
Duration: 17h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Lhasa. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (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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