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Airports in Tibet
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)
Overview
At an elevation of 3,570 metres Lhasa Airport is one of the highest in the world. It was built in 1965, but upgraded in 2004. It is located in Tibet, 61 miles (98 km) from Lhasa.
Location
38.5 miles (62km) south of Lhasa
Getting to the city
There are shuttle buses available to Lhasa from the airport, which take 40-60 minutes.
Time
GMT +8
Contacts
+86 891 624 6011
Lhasa Gonggar Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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