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 ¥2500 - ¥7500 and takes 20h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 16h 47m and costs ¥3000 - ¥8000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lhasa?

The distance between Istanbul and Lhasa is 5776 km.

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

It takes approximately 16h 47m 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 6:23 AM in Istanbul and 11:23 AM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lhasa.

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

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

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

Fly from Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane IST - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
16h 47m
¥3,081–7,552
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane SAW - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
20h 47m
¥2,527–7,028

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

11Weekly Planes

14h 16mAverage Duration

¥2,939Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Lhasa.

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Distance: 5,776 km
Duration: 16h 47m

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 (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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