Shigatse Peace Airport
Shigatse Peace Airport sits in the Yarlung Tsangpo valley at about 3,800 m and serves as the air gateway to Tsang. Schedules are limited and weather-sensitive, so leave buffer days in your plan.
Overview
Quick facts about Shigatse Peace Airport
Shigatse Peace Airport sits in the Yarlung Tsangpo valley at about 3,800 m and serves as the air gateway to Tsang. Schedules are limited and weather-sensitive, so leave buffer days in your plan.
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,800 m (12,467 ft) |
| Visit length | About 0.5 hours |
| Opening hours | 05:30–23:00 |
| Good to know | Flight cancellations are common; keep a spare day before international 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 Shigatse Peace 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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