Qamdo Bamda Airport
Bamda Airport lies at about 4,300 m with a runway near 5.5 km, among the highest civil airports in the world. The drive to Chamdo town is long and weather often disrupts flights, so build in buffer time.
Overview
Quick facts about Qamdo Bamda Airport
Bamda Airport lies at about 4,300 m with a runway near 5.5 km, among the highest civil airports in the world. The drive to Chamdo town is long and weather often disrupts flights, so build in buffer time.
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 4,300 m (14,108 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 05:30–23:00 |
| Good to know | The airport is far from town; arrange transfers in advance. |
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 Qamdo Bamda 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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