There are 3 ways to get from Riyadh to Lhasa by plane, bus, or car
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 Riyadh, bus
best- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane RUH - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
14h 31m¥1,737–4,850Drive 7,217.3 km
- Drive from Riyadh to Lhasacar 7,217.3 km
3d 21h¥6,098–8,808Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Riyadh to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car
- Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DOH - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
19h 24m¥2,344–8,841
Riyadh (RUH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Lhasa is to fly and bus which costs ¥1700 - ¥4900 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 14h 31m and costs ¥1700 - ¥4900.
The distance between Riyadh and Lhasa is 4476 km. The road distance is 7217.3 km.
It takes approximately 14h 31m to get from Riyadh to Lhasa, including transfers.
Lhasa is 5h ahead of Riyadh. It is currently 1:07 AM in Riyadh and 6:07 AM in Lhasa.
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh to Lhasa is 7217 km. It takes approximately 3 days 21h to drive from Riyadh to Lhasa.
There are 25+ hotels available in Lhasa.
What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Lhasa, China?
There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Lhasa. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can drive from Riyadh to Lhasa in around 3d 21h.
- Website
- himalaya-airlines.com
Flights from Riyadh to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–7,000
Flights from Riyadh to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Dammam, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–7,000
Flights from Riyadh to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kuwait, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,500
Flights from Riyadh to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Delhi, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,800
Flights from Hamad International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–8,500
Flights from Hamad International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Dammam, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–9,000
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.