Tibet Airlines

ICAO: TBA Active as of Dec 11, 2025

192

Active Routes

1885

Flight Observations

55

Unique Destinations

57

Origin Airports

797

Avg Route Distance (mi)

1669

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes
About Tibet Airlines

Transavia (ICAO: TBA) is a Dutch low-cost airline that operates scheduled and charter flights to numerous leisure destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Atlantic islands. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of KLM, it is part of the broader Air France-KLM group.

Transavia was founded on October 21, 1965, initially as Transavia Limburg SA, and commenced its first commercial flight in 1966. Over the years, it evolved into Transavia Airlines and has grown to become a significant low-cost carrier in Europe. Its primary operational base is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with other key bases including Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands, and Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) in France.

The airline operates a modern fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and has recently begun integrating Airbus A321neo and Airbus A320neo (for Transavia France) into its fleet. This transition aims to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Transavia's route network extends to over 100 destinations, primarily focusing on popular holiday spots around Mediterranean Europe, North Africa, and various Atlantic islands like the Canaries and Madeira. While Transavia is part of the Air France-KLM group, it does not hold direct membership in major airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld as an independent entity. As a low-cost carrier, Transavia offers a base ticket price with various additional services and amenities available for purchase. Skytrax rates Transavia as a 3-Star Low-Cost Airline, noting a standard onboard product with limited complimentary food and beverage options, and a typical low-cost carrier seat pitch of around 29 inches.

What Travelers Say

Traveler reviews for Transavia present a mixed but generally average sentiment for a low-cost airline.

What Travelers Love:

  • Affordable Fares: Many passengers appreciate Transavia for its competitive pricing, especially for leisure travel.
  • Friendly Cabin Crew: Several reviews highlight the efficiency and pleasant demeanor of the cabin staff.
  • Cleanliness and Maintenance: The aircraft are generally perceived as clean and well-maintained.

Common Complaints:

  • Delays and Cancellations: A frequent source of dissatisfaction stems from flight delays and cancellations, with some travelers reporting difficulties in obtaining timely refunds or compensation.
  • Cramped Seating/Legroom: Passengers often report limited legroom and uncomfortable seating, which is a common characteristic of low-cost carriers.
  • Customer Service and Communication: Issues with customer service, including challenges with baggage claims, unhelpful gate agents, and slow responses regarding refunds, are recurring themes.

Overall, Transavia is often chosen for its budget-friendly options. However, the travel experience can be marred by operational disruptions, such as delays and cancellations, and inconsistent customer service regarding issue resolution.

Safety Information

Transavia maintains a strong safety record, with no reported fatalities or complete loss of aircraft throughout its history. While incidents have occurred, such as a Boeing 737-300 rudder issue and a Boeing 757-200 landing incident in 1997, neither resulted in fatalities. More recent reports detail various operational incidents like nose tire damage on landing, engine shutdowns, bird strikes, and temporary loss of communication, which are typical occurrences in aviation and handled without major accidents.

Transavia Airlines received the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification in 2008, signifying its adherence to internationally recognized and stringent aviation safety standards. Transavia France also obtained IOSA accreditation in early 2009 and complies with French and European regulatory standards, including JAR OPS and EASA Part 145 for operations and maintenance. The airline operates a modern fleet, actively replacing older Boeing 737s with more fuel-efficient and quieter Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft, which contributes to a contemporary fleet age and maintenance profile. Based on available data, Transavia receives a high safety rating of 7/7 from AirlineRatings.com.

In terms of safety awards and recognitions, Transavia has been acknowledged for its proactive approach to safety. The airline won the "Safety Initiative of the Year 2024" for its innovative Training Truck, which enables realistic emergency training for crew anywhere, anytime. Additionally, in 2023, Transavia, in collaboration with KLM, received the same award for their joint "No Fly List" initiative aimed at managing aggressive passengers. In 2025, Transavia again received the "Safety Initiative of the Year" award for a training course focused on aggression and de-escalation. The airline also received a "Short Haul Punctuality Award" in Brussels in 2025 for its on-time performance.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
LXA → CTU
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
786 miles
74 flights
A330
57 flights
A319
LXA → NGQ
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Ngari Gunsa
674 miles
54 flights
A319
GYS → LXA
Guangyuan Panlong Airport → Lhasa Gonggar
903 miles
45 flights
A319
LXA → BPX
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Qamdo Bangda
381 miles
40 flights
A19N
LXA → XIY
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
1105 miles
37 flights
A19N
MIG → SZX
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport → Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
825 miles
36 flights
A319
35 flights
A319
MIG → LXA
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport → Lhasa Gonggar
838 miles
32 flights
A19N
MIG → NKG
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport → Nanjing Lukou Int'l
832 miles
31 flights
A319
Top Destinations
LXA (ZULS)
Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
283 flights
19 routes
CTU (ZUUU)
Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
264 flights
26 routes
XIY (ZLXY)
Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
134 flights
11 routes
NKG (ZSNJ)
Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
92 flights
5 routes
XNN (ZLXN)
Xining Caojiabu
Xining
89 flights
10 routes
HGH (ZSHC)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
74 flights
5 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
70 flights
6 routes
MIG (ZUMY)
Mianyang Nanjiao
Mianyang
68 flights
10 routes
BPX (ZUBD)
Qamdo Bangda
Bangda
67 flights
4 routes
YBP (ZUYB)
Yibin
Yibin
63 flights
5 routes
Top Origin Airports
LXA (ZULS)
Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Shannan (Gonggar)
377 flights
21 routes
XNN (ZLXN)
Xining Caojiabao International Airport
Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)
230 flights
14 routes
MIG (ZUMY)
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport
Mianyang (Fucheng)
195 flights
13 routes
YBP (ZUYB)
Yibin Wuliangye Airport
Yibin (Cuiping)
96 flights
5 routes
DLU (ZPDL)
Dali Fengyi Airport
Dali (Xiaguan)
96 flights
8 routes
GYS (ZUGU)
Guangyuan Panlong Airport
Guangyuan (Lizhou)
88 flights
3 routes
BPX (ZUBD)
Qamdo Bangda Airport
Bangda
58 flights
5 routes
DZH (ZUDA)
Dazhou Jinya Airport
Dazhou (Dachuan)
56 flights
2 routes
LZO (ZULZ)
Luzhou Yunlong Airport
Luzhou (Yunlong)
55 flights
3 routes
JHG (ZPJH)
Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport
Jinghong (Gasa)
53 flights
4 routes
Aircraft Types
A319
126 routes
A19N
37 routes
A320
22 routes
A330
5 routes
A321
1 route
A332
1 route
Longest Routes
LXA → NKG
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Nanjing Lukou Int'l
1669 mi
PEK → LXA
Beijing Capital International Airport → Lhasa Gonggar
1631 mi
LXA → PEK
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Beijing Capital Int'l
1631 mi
XNN → KHG
Xining Caojiabao International Airport → Kashgar (Kashi)
1428 mi
KHG → XNN
Kashgar Laining International Airport → Xining Caojiabu
1428 mi
Shortest Routes
XNN → GMQ
Xining Caojiabao International Airport → Golog
176 mi
GMQ → XNN
Golog Maqên Airport → Xining Caojiabu
176 mi
LUM → KMG
Dehong Mangshi Airport → Kunming Changshui Int'l
280 mi
YIC → XMN
Yichun Mingyueshan Airport → Xiamen Gaoqi Int'l
327 mi
DLU → YBP
Dali Fengyi Airport → Yibin
339 mi
All Routes
192 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
LXA → CTU Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
74 786 mi A330 Dec 10, 2025
XNN → YUS Ba Tong
Ba Tong
57 382 mi A319 Dec 8, 2025
LXA → NGQ Ngari Gunsa
Shiquanhe
54 674 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
GYS → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
45 903 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
LXA → BPX Qamdo Bangda
Bangda
40 381 mi A19N Dec 10, 2025
LXA → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
37 1105 mi A19N Dec 10, 2025
MIG → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
36 825 mi A319 Dec 8, 2025
CKG → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
35 947 mi A319 Dec 8, 2025
MIG → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
32 838 mi A19N Dec 3, 2025
MIG → NKG Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
31 832 mi A319 Nov 7, 2025
XNN → CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng Int'l
Zhengzhou
30 678 mi A319 Dec 8, 2025
YUS → XNN Xining Caojiabu
Xining
30 382 mi A319 Dec 1, 2025
LZO → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
29 911 mi A319 Nov 28, 2025
DZH → NKG Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
29 676 mi A319 Dec 9, 2025
DZH → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
27 995 mi A319 Dec 9, 2025
XNN → GMQ Golog
Golog
27 176 mi A319 Dec 6, 2025
LXA → XNN Xining Caojiabu
Xining
26 816 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
XNN → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
25 816 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
LXA → YBP Yibin
Yibin
24 825 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
XNN → CTU Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
24 426 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
HFE → CTU Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
24 777 mi A320 Dec 6, 2025
LXA → MIG Mianyang Nanjiao
Mianyang
24 838 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
YBP → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
22 961 mi A319 Dec 9, 2025
GYS → NKG Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
22 772 mi A319 Dec 2, 2025
LXA → PEK Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
21 1631 mi A319 Dec 10, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 06:04
Coverage: Observed routes only