Flights to Lhasa from Urumqi or Kashgar
Hello,
I am planning a trip to Xinjiang and Tibet for July/August. I will need to reach Lhasa from Kashgar or Urumqi and think that flying is the best option. Would you please recommend any sites, either Western or Chinese, where I can check airplane tickets? Apparently the usual websites (Kayak, Skyscanner, etc.) do not report any result.
Many thanks for your support.
Flying from Xinjiang (Kashgar or Urumqi) to Lhasa is indeed the fastest and most practical option, especially during July and August when overland travel is long and high-altitude roads can be challenging. However, international flight search engines often do not show domestic Chinese flights, which is why you may not see results on Kayak or Skyscanner.
1. Recommended websites and apps to check tickets
- Chinese domestic booking sites: These are the most reliable for flights within China. You can use their English versions where available.
- Ctrip – very popular and provides English interface, shows most domestic flights.
- Qunar – Chinese site, may need basic translation tools if using English.
- Fliggy (Alibaba’s travel platform) – also lists domestic flights, sometimes cheaper deals.
- Airline websites: Directly booking on airline websites is also reliable.
- Air China – operates flights from Urumqi and Kashgar to Lhasa.
- China Southern – may have flights connecting via Guangzhou or Chengdu.
- China Eastern – flights via Urumqi or Kunming.
2. Tips for booking
- Book as early as possible since summer is peak season, and flights to Lhasa can sell out quickly.
- Consider a connecting flight via Urumqi or Chengdu if direct flights from Kashgar are limited.
- Check if the website allows international credit cards if you are booking from outside China.
- Mobile apps of Ctrip or Fliggy often provide real-time availability and sometimes slightly lower fares.
In summary, using Chinese domestic travel platforms like Ctrip, Qunar, or Fliggy, or booking directly with airlines such as Air China, China Southern, or China Eastern, is the most reliable way to find flights from Kashgar or Urumqi to Lhasa. International flight aggregators often do not show these routes, so local platforms are necessary for planning your trip.
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