Lhasa Gonggar Airport - LXA-Gonggar
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is one of the airports that serve flights from Lhasa, China. The city is the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China. Several prominent Chinese cities are also within close location to the airport. It is 62 kilometers from Shannan, close to the major road heading to Tsetang, the county seat of Edong District. Situated 3,570 meters above sea level, the LXA-Gonggar Airport is considered to be one of the highest airports in the world. Built in 1965, upgrades in the terminal facilities were implemented and completed in 2004.
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LXA-Ganggar Airport has an airport rank of 4E. This means that the airport can handle aircrafts with wide bodies even with the thin Tibetan air. With a total land area of 6.2-acre, and two terminals. Aero bridges facilitate passengers disembarking and boarding aircrafts. During peak hours, the airport can now accommodate 1,300 passengers in an hour. Five Airbus A340 and seven Boeing 757 aircrafts can be parked in the facilities available in the airport. Close areas surrounding the airport include Tainbag, Niu and Lhasa.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Getting around Lhasa would be ideal if you book in one of the LXA-Ganggar Airport hotels situated in the most convenient locations in the city. Tashitakge Hotel Lahasa is situated closest to the airport and within a few minute-walk from restaurants and heritage destinations in town. The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is also a great location close to the Potala Palace.
On this page it is easy to search for Lhasa, China airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Lhasa, China (LXA-Gonggar) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LXA airport.
Most of these LXA
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Lhasa, China
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the LXA airport are Potala Palace, BuDaLaGong ZhenBaoGuan, and Norbulingka.
Map of Lhasa, China Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Lhasa, China (LXA-Gonggar)
If you planning to travel to Lhasa, China (LXA-Gonggar), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:23 PM.
The temperature feels like 45.25 with a humidity level of 24 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 10 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 11 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 12:33 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/25
Few clouds
49°F
High: 61°F
Low: 29°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
4/26
Scattered clouds
47°F
High: 62°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
4/27
Scattered clouds
51°F
High: 64°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
4/28
Scattered clouds
51°F
High: 61°F
Low: 35°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
4/29
Scattered clouds
51°F
High: 64°F
Low: 41°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
4/30
Few clouds
51°F
High: 62°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Lhasa, China LXA airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free LXA airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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