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Flights from Lhasa to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Lhasa to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Kathmandu or Urumqi, about 10h 51m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 51m
Lhasa to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey10h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kathmandu or Urumqi
Best ways to fly from Lhasa to Istanbul
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,661 km3,515 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 51mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Lhasa
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- LXA → IST, SAW
Flights from Lhasa to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lhasa to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kathmandu and Urumqi. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Lhasa to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,661 km.
Where do you change planes between Lhasa and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Kathmandu (KTM) and Urumqi (URC). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lhasa and Istanbul?
Lhasa: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Lhasa and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Lhasa.
