Chengdu-Shigatse Flights
Travel between Chengdu and Shigatse by flight is available for tourists. Chengdu is the easiest gateway which is always the gateway cities to western China from the history. To enter Tibet, you can choose Chengdu as your first destination in China due to its famous giant panda, Sichuan food, Bashu culture, etc. Shigatse (日喀则) is the second largest city in Tibet, which is known as the seat of Penchen Lama and ‘the fertile manor’. With a long history of more than 600 years, it was once the educational and political center of Tsang Area.
There are 2 daily direct flights connecting Chengdu and Shigatse. They are operated by Tibet Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes from Chengdu to Shigatse and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Shigatse to Chengdu. Below is the detailed information.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport成都双流国际机场
Address: Shuangliu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province四川省成都市双流区
Tel: 86 28 8520 5555
Airport Transportation: There are airport shuttle buses and taxis departing from Chengdu Airport every day.
Shigatse Peace Airport 日喀则和平机场
Shigatse Peace Airport (IATA: RKZ, ICAO: ZURK), Shigatse Heping Airport, or Shigatse Air Base, is a dual-use military and civilian airport serving Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is located in Jiangdang Township, 43 kilometres (27 mi) from Shigatse. Situated at an elevation of 3,782 metres (12,408 ft), it is one of the highest airports in the world.
Tel: 0892-8822 216
Airport Transportation: There are airport shuttle buses and taxis departing from Chengdu Airport every day.
Chengdu – Shigatse Flight Schedules
| Flight No. | Airlines | Departure – Arrival | Duration | Stops | Reference Price(￥) |
| TV9818 | Tibet Airlines | Chengdu(06:15)-Shigatse(08:55) | 2h40m | / | 1805-2165 |
| ZH3944 | Shenzhen Airlines | Chengdu(06:15)-Shigatse(08:55) | 2h40m | / | 1830 |
Shigatse – Chengdu Flight Schedules
| Flight No. | Airlines | Departure – Arrival | Duration | Stops | Reference Price(￥) |
| TV9817 | Tibet Airlines | Shigatse(12:00)-Chengdu(14:30) | 2h30m | / | 1805-2165 |
Please Note:
1.The above flight might be slightly changed due to practical situation, feel free to contact us for the detailed and newest information. Email: contact@MysteriousTibet.com; Tel: +86-871-63511469.
2.Tibet travel permit is required for entering Lhasa and travelling around Tibet, make sure you got the permit before you check in to your flight, or you will not be allowed to board the plane. If you don’t have the permit, we could offer the service include the permit application, flight booking and Tibet tour arrangement.
3. The ticket price is changing, sometimes there are discounts, while sometimes not.
