How to Travel to Lhasa from Singapore by Air

Good news to tourists from Singapore! In the new year of 2025, the opening of new flight route from Singapore Changi Airport to Lhasa Konggar International Airport plus the 30-day visa-free policy for entry to China has made it easier to travel to Lhasa from Singapore. At present, the Singapore to Lhasa flight operated by West Air makes your Tibet trip turn to be more efficient and more economical. The flight from Singapore to Lhasa departs on every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The returning flight departs on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Even though this flight will make a stopover in Chongqing, and the flight duration is around 10 hours. The ticket price to Lhasa is about SGD 268. The price of the plane ticket fluctuates greatly over time, and this price is for reference only. If you want to know more information, it is recommended to check West Air official website or websites such as Skyscanner. Our travel agency also offers a service to book tickets for you, helping you choose the most cost-effective ticket.

Fly from Singapore to Tibet via Chengdu

Chengdu is relatively close to Lhasa in a straight line: The distance between Chengdu and Lhasa is about 1200 kilometers, and the flight time is only about 2 hours, making it the city with the most flights to Lhasa. During the peak tourist season in Tibet, there are over ten flights from Chengdu to Lhasa each day. For example, you can take a flight operated by AIR CHINA with the duration of 17 hours, which costs about SGD 558. This flight will make a 10-hour stopover in Chengdu.

Another option is you can take a flight operated by Singapore Airlines from Singapore Changi Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport with the duration of 5 hours, which costs about SGD 227. Welcome to visit the Dujiangyan in Chengdu, the oldest and only remaining large-scale irrigation project in the world that features water diversion without dams. You will surely be amazed by this world cultural heritage that embodies the wisdom of humanity. And then the Chengdu to Lhasa direct flight takes about 2 hours, with prices ranging from SGD 346 to SGD 526.

Fly from Singapore to Tibet via Kathmandu

Kathmandu is located in Nepal, bordering Tibet, China, and is relatively close to Lhasa. There is a direct flight operated by Himalaya Airlines from Tribhuvan International Airport to Lhasa Konggar International Airport with the duration of about 1.5 hour, which takes about SGD 1000. There are many famous Buddhist temples and religious attractions in Kathmandu, which have close exchanges and connections with Tibet. Therefore, if you are planning to go on a trip about pilgrimage, a visit to Nepal before going to Tibet can bring you many surprises. As for the flight from Singapore to Kathmandu, you can take a flight operated by Batik Air Malaysia. The duration is 8 hours and the price is about SGD 319.

Fly from Singapore to Tibet via Guangzhou

The flight at the price of around SGD 517 from Singapore to Lhasa operated by China Southern Airlines is recommended. The duration is about 20 hours. You will stay in Guangzhou for about 10 hours for a transit. Considering the convenience and speed of flying from Singapore to Guangzhou, and from Guangzhou to Lhasa, I strongly suggest you spend several days traveling in Guangzhou. The night view of Guangzhou Tower is unparalleled even in the whole world. Take a ride on one of the world's tallest Ferris wheels and enjoy the fantastic light show, creating unforgettable memories for a lifetime. After you finish your trip in Guangzhou, you can fly to Lhasa. It will take about 6 hours and the fare is SGD 360.

Conclusion

It’s very convenient to fly from Singapore to most major cities in China like Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and so on. It is totally up to your preference to choose your flight route. P