Non-stop flights from Shigatse (RKZ)
Shigatse Airport (IATA: RKZ, ICAO: ZURK), also known as Shigatse Peace Airport, is a small airport in China with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Shigatse.
The longest flight from Shigatse RKZ is a 739 mile (1,190 km) non-stop route to Xi'an XIY. This direct flight takes around 3 hours and is operated by China Eastern.
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In total there are 3 airlines flying from and to Shigatse. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Shigatse
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Shigatse, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Shigatse that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Shigatse
There are 2 airports that have flights from Shigatse in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from RKZ are listed below:
International flights from Shigatse
Currently there are no international flights departing from Shigatse. To get from Shigatse to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Xi'an or Chongqing.
Domestic flights from Shigatse
Flights from Shigatse to China
There are 3 airports in China that have non-stop domestic flights from Shigatse.
Direct flights to Chengdu are offered by Tibet Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Chongqing is West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Xi'an with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Tibet Airlines.
Alternative airports near Shigatse
There is one alternative airport to Shigatse (RKZ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Lhasa (LXA).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Shigatse?
There is 1 airport in Shigatse: Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
What is the best airport to fly from Shigatse?
The most convenient airport to fly from Shigatse is Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ).
How many airlines fly from Shigatse?
There are 3 airlines flying from Shigatse to 3 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Shigatse?
Tibet Airlines, China Eastern and West Air operate most flights from Shigatse. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Shigatse?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying from Shigatse.
How many nonstop flights are there from Shigatse?
There are roughly 53 flights departing from Shigatse every month (or 14 flights each week), to a total of 3 airports - all within China.
What is the official name of Shigatse Airport?
The official name of Shigatse Airport is Shigatse Peace Airport.
What is the airport code of Shigatse Airport?
The airport code of Shigatse Airport is RKZ.
What are the most popular flights from Shigatse?
Chengdu, Xi'an and Chongqing are the 3 most popular routes from Shigatse. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Shigatse, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Shigatse?
Shigatse to Chengdu | 2h 25m |
Shigatse to Xi'an | 3h |
Shigatse to Chongqing | 2h 45m |