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Tibet Airlines

ICAO: TBA IATA: TV Active as of Feb 1, 2026

Airline Statistics

215

Active Routes

2497

Flight Observations

57

Unique Destinations

60

Origin Airports

821

Avg Route Distance (mi)

2291

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.

Traveler Reviews

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.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

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Most Popular Routes

LXA → CTU
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
786 miles
98 flights
A330
LXA → NGQ
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Ngari Gunsa
674 miles
74 flights
A319
74 flights
A319
LXA → BPX
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Qamdo Bangda
381 miles
62 flights
A19N
GYS → LXA
Guangyuan Panlong Airport → Lhasa Gonggar
903 miles
52 flights
A19N
LXA → XIY
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
1105 miles
48 flights
A319
MIG → SZX
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport → Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
825 miles
46 flights
A319
XNN → CGO
Xining Caojiabao International Airport → Zhengzhou Xinzheng Int'l
678 miles
44 flights
A319
MIG → LXA
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport → Lhasa Gonggar
838 miles
40 flights
A19N
LXA → XNN
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Xining Caojiabu
816 miles
38 flights
A319

Top Destinations

LXA (ZULS)
Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
359 flights
20 routes
CTU (ZUUU)
Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
350 flights
27 routes
XIY (ZLXY)
Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
187 flights
13 routes
NKG (ZSNJ)
Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
114 flights
5 routes
XNN (ZLXN)
Xining Caojiabu
Xining
112 flights
11 routes
CKG (ZUCK)
Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l
Chongqing
101 flights
6 routes
BPX (ZUBD)
Qamdo Bangda
Bangda
97 flights
4 routes
MIG (ZUMY)
Mianyang Nanjiao
Mianyang
91 flights
10 routes
HGH (ZSHC)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
90 flights
5 routes
NGQ (ZUAL)
Ngari Gunsa
Shiquanhe
82 flights
4 routes

Top Origin Airports

LXA (ZULS)
Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Shannan (Gonggar)
524 flights
21 routes
XNN (ZLXN)
Xining Caojiabao International Airport
Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)
295 flights
14 routes
MIG (ZUMY)
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport
Mianyang (Fucheng)
245 flights
13 routes
DLU (ZPDL)
Dali Fengyi Airport
Dali (Xiaguan)
142 flights
9 routes
YBP (ZUYB)
Yibin Wuliangye Airport
Yibin (Cuiping)
121 flights
5 routes
GYS (ZUGU)
Guangyuan Panlong Airport
Guangyuan (Lizhou)
104 flights
3 routes
DZH (ZUDA)
Dazhou Jinya Airport
Dazhou (Dachuan)
77 flights
3 routes
LJG (ZPLJ)
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
Lijiang (Gucheng)
75 flights
7 routes
LZO (ZULZ)
Luzhou Yunlong Airport
Luzhou (Yunlong)
74 flights
3 routes
BPX (ZUBD)
Qamdo Bangda Airport
Bangda
72 flights
5 routes

Aircraft Types

A319
139 routes
A19N
44 routes
A320
24 routes
A330
5 routes
A21N
1 route
A321
1 route
A332
1 route

Longest Routes

PEK → LXA
Beijing Capital International Airport → Lhasa Gonggar
2291 mi
LXA → NKG
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Nanjing Lukou Int'l
1669 mi
NKG → LXA
Nanjing Lukou International Airport → Lhasa Gonggar
1669 mi
LXA → PEK
Lhasa Gonggar Airport → Beijing Capital Int'l
1631 mi
NGQ → TFU
Ngari Gunsa Airport → Chengdu Tianfu Int'l
1500 mi

Shortest Routes

GMQ → XNN
Golog Maqên Airport → Xining Caojiabu
176 mi
XNN → GMQ
Xining Caojiabao International Airport → Golog
176 mi
XIC → CTU
Xichang Qingshan Airport → Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
208 mi
LUM → KMG
Dehong Mangshi Airport → Kunming Changshui Int'l
280 mi
YIC → XMN
Yichun Mingyueshan Airport → Xiamen Gaoqi Int'l
327 mi

All Routes

215 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
LXA → CTU Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
98 786 mi A330 Feb 1, 2026
LXA → NGQ Ngari Gunsa
Shiquanhe
74 674 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
XNN → YUS Ba Tong
Ba Tong
74 382 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
LXA → BPX Qamdo Bangda
Bangda
62 381 mi A19N Feb 1, 2026
GYS → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
52 903 mi A19N Jan 31, 2026
LXA → XIY Xi'an Xianyang Int'l
Xi'an
48 1105 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
MIG → SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Int'l
Shenzhen
46 825 mi A319 Jan 29, 2026
XNN → CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng Int'l
Zhengzhou
44 678 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
MIG → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
40 838 mi A19N Feb 1, 2026
MIG → NKG Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
38 832 mi A319 Jan 29, 2026
LXA → XNN Xining Caojiabu
Xining
38 816 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
DZH → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
37 995 mi A319 Jan 29, 2026
YUS → XNN Xining Caojiabu
Xining
36 382 mi A319 Jan 25, 2026
CKG → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
36 947 mi A319 Dec 23, 2025
DZH → NKG Nanjing Lukou Int'l
Nanjing
35 676 mi A319 Jan 29, 2026
LZO → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
33 873 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
LXA → YBP Yibin
Yibin
32 825 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
LXA → MIG Mianyang Nanjiao
Mianyang
32 838 mi A19N Feb 1, 2026
LZO → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
32 911 mi A319 Jan 28, 2026
XNN → CTU Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
31 426 mi A319 Jan 31, 2026
LXA → PEK Beijing Capital Int'l
Beijing
30 1631 mi A319 Feb 1, 2026
XNN → LXA Lhasa Gonggar
Lhasa
30 816 mi A19N Jan 15, 2026
XNN → GMQ Golog
Golog
30 176 mi A319 Jan 27, 2026
HFE → CTU Chengdu Shuangliu Int'l
Chengdu
29 777 mi A320 Jan 23, 2026
YBP → HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l
Hangzhou
27 961 mi A319 Jan 27, 2026
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: Feb 1, 2026 18:04
Coverage: Observed routes only