Xian-Shigatse Flights
Xian-Shigatse Flights offer the flight schedules between Xian and Shigatse. Once known as Chang’an (Eternal Peace), Xian is the capital of Shaanxi Province. A sub-provincial city on the Guanzhong Plain in northwest China, it is one of the oldest cities in China, and the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history. Shigatse 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. This page is about how to travel beween Xian and Shigatse by air.
Airports
- Xi’an Xianyang International Airport 西安咸阳国际机场
It is the main airport serving Xi’an, the capital of China’s Shaanxi Province, as well as the whole Guanzhong area. Covering an area of 5 square kilometres (1.9 sq mi), it is the largest airport in Northwest China, and the second largest airport in Northern China. - Shigatse Peace Airport 日喀则和平机场
It 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.
Xian – Shigatse Flights
There are three direct flights flying from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport every week. It takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes from Xian to Shigatse. Some flights will change in different months, the following is only for your reference. Discount tickets are available. (All departure/arrival times are local time)
| Flight Number | Airlines | Departs – Arrives | Duration |
| MU9625(every Thu. and Sun.) | China Eastern Airlines | 10:20(Xian) – 14:30(Shigatse) | 4h10m |
| CA3905(daily flight) | Air China | 07:15-10:50 | 3h35m |
| TV6013(daily flight) | Tibet Airlines | 07:15-10:50 | 3h35m |
Shigatse – Xian Flights
There are three direct flights flying from Shigatse Peace Airport to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport every week. It takes about 3 hour and 25 minutes from Shigatse to Xian. You can choose flights according to your needs.
| Flight Number | Airlines | Departs – Arrives | Duration |
| MU9626(every Thu. and Sun.) | China Eastern Airlines | 15:10(Shigatse) – 18:35(Xian) | 3h25m |
| TV6014(daily flight) | Tibet Airlines | 09:45-12:50 | 3h5m |
| CA3906(daily flight) | Air China | 09:45-12:50 | 3h5m |
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.
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.
