Yes, there is an increasing number of international tourist flying to Nyintri first and then proceed with the other places. Especially travellers coming to Tibet from Southeastern Asia like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Currently, there are five airports in Tibet Autonomous Region. Following are;
- Lhasa Gonga Airport
- Nyingtri (Linzhi) Airport
- Shigatse airport
- Chamdo Bangda Airport
- Ali Airport ( Near Mount Kailash)
Chamdo, Nyintri and Lhasa Airport has regular flights from Chengdu. For the flight to other airports, you will need to take a flight from Lhasa.