Ngari Gunsa Airport
Ngari Gunsa Airport at about 4,274 m is among the highest civil airports in the world, with links to Lhasa and Xinjiang. Flights are frequently cancelled by weather, so leave spare days.
Overview
Quick facts about Ngari Gunsa Airport
Ngari Gunsa Airport at about 4,274 m is among the highest civil airports in the world, with links to Lhasa and Xinjiang. Flights are frequently cancelled by weather, so leave spare days.
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,274 m (14,022 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 05:30–23:00 |
| Good to know | Cancellations are common; keep a spare day before onward connections. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Walk slowly. Steep stairs at altitude are harder — come on your second or third day, not the day you arrive.
- Taxi drop-off: Arrivals-level curb outside the terminal
- Bus: Airport shuttle buses meet arriving flights; the drive to Lhasa takes about an hour
Hotels near Ngari Gunsa Airport
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
Average daily high and low in °C, and monthly rain in mm. Winter is cold and dry, with fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.
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