Flights to Tibet from Dubai

2024-11-20

Famous as the richest city in the Middle East, Dubai is a city-state and has the most population in the United Arab Emirates. As a resident of such a big and rich city, a tour of Tibet is a unique experience that may change your spirit. Being famous as "the Roof of the World", Tibet is a mysterious and remote region for most visitors. During the travel to Tibet, Emiratis can experience the Tibetan religious culture, have a view of crystal lakes, step on snow-capped mountains, and visit sacred monasteries. Besides the splendid Potala Palace, sacred Jokhang Temple and the busy Barkhor Street, you will also be impressed by majestic Mt. Everest and holy Mt. Kailash. Well, how to travel to Lhasa from Dubai?

Dubai is 3,219 kilometers from Lhasa. Flights usually take 12 or more hours with 1 stop. The price is not cheap, about AED 2,328 to AED 22,803. The fastest one is to take a flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and finally to Lhasa Gonngar Airport (LXA). The price varies from day to day, but you can check it online easily.

Important Note: Visitors from the United Arab Emirates can enjoy a 30-day China visa-free policy.

Dubai to Lhasa Flight Brief Info

Aerial Distance: 3,747 miles (6031 km)
Duration: at least 12 hours and 45 minutes
Major Airlines: Emirates Airlines, Himalayan Airlines and more
Altitude: 16m（Dubai）- 3650m（Lhasa）
Layovers: At least 1
Airport: Dubai International Airport(DXB) – Lhasa Gonggar International Airport(LXA)

How to Travel to Tibet?

Since there is no direct flight between Dubai and Lhasa, passengers have to transfer flights via Kathmandu, Nepal, or major cities in China and then take a flight or a train to Lhasa.

Dubai to Tibet via China Mainland

Taking flights from Dubai to China mainland and then to Lhasa is the fastest way now. Chinese inland cities like Chengdu, Xián, Kunming, or Guangzhou are recognized as traffic hubs to Lhasa. The fastest flight to Lhasa takes about 12 hours and 45 minutes with a transit at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), taking about AED 1785. Alternatively, you can transit at Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), or Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), or Guangzhou Baiyun Airport(CAN), then fly to Lhasa. From Chengdu, Xián and Guangzhou, you can take a Tibet train directly to Lhasa and enjoy the amazing scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Dubai to Tibet via Kathmandu

Taking flights from Dubai to Kathmandu and then to Tibet is one of the popular ways for travelers as the flight duration is relatively short. Flights usually take 4 hours and 10 minutes to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport(KTM) from Dubai International Airport (DXB). The price is relatively stable, taking about AED 500. Then you can take a direct flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), which only takes 1.5 hours, taking about AED1909. There are 3 flights per week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For other dates, you need to take a connecting flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa via Chengdu. Currently, there is no train from Kathmandu to Tibet so you can either take a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa or take an overland tour.

Please note, that you have to stay in Kathmandu for at least three working days for your China group visa and this group visa requires 4 participants to apply together. If there are less than 4 people from you, the group visa will not be issued. In addition, considering that there are only three flights a week from Kathmandu to Lhasa. So the actual time of flying to Lhasa via Kathmandu takes much longer than via mainland China.

Documents Required When Traveling from Dubai to Tibet

Most of all, like all foreign tourists, Dubaians need a Tibet Travel Permit to enter Tibet. You can secure a permit with the help of a reliable Tibet Travel Agency after booking with it.

If you fly to mainland China first, then take domestic flights or trains to Tibet, you will need to obtain your China Visa, which is also a mandatory document to apply for your Tibet travel permit. Currently, citizens from the United Arab Emirates are entitled to 30-day China visa exemption. It's relatively convenient to travel to Tibet now.

If you get to Nepal first, in addition to a Tibet travel permit, you also need a China Group Visa, which requires a tourist invitation letter from the Tibet Tourism Bureau and your passport. Please ask your Tibet travel agency to help secure the related paperwork on your behalf. After getting your China group visa, you can then set off to Tibet. By the way, if you are flying to Lhasa, a China Group visa is no longer required but only the Tibet travel permit copy.

Conclusion

A journey from Dubai to Tibet offers Emirati travelers a rare opportunity to experience Tibet’s spiritual allure and stunning landscapes. Whether you choose to travel via China or Nepal, each route has its own charm and logistical steps, such as obtaining necessary permits and visas. As a local travel agency in Tibet, Great Tibet Tour is a group of experts specializing in arranging your Tibet trip. Contact us, and we'll guarantee your Tibet Travel Permit and arrange a perfect journey in Tibet for you.