Kathmandu Lukla Flight

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30 Minute

Kathmandu Lukla Flight - Lukla (Edmund Hillary) Airport is the place where the majority of the visitors make their bumpy but spectacular landing half-way up a mountain side. Lukla is a small Sherpa village perched at 2,850 m above sea level literally nested on a shelf getting out over the Dudh Koshi. Lukla is the arrival gateway to the Khumbu valley and door of Mount Everest a popular starting point for many treks into the shadow of Mt. Everest.

Kathmandu Lukla flights has grown rapidly with the introduction of its airstrip, which has made the Everest region accessible to many people, not just mountaineers.

Once a tiny farming community, Lukla is now a large trekkers town, with numerous accommodation options (most fairly simple), many shops; selling everything from batteries and soap to yak hair, gloves and knock-off North Face jackets, and even a couple of e-mail internet cafes.

There are some domestic airlines operate flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, most famous is Tara air, Sita air, Summit air, Simrik Air etc. Kathmandu to Lukla flight is not possible to Kathmandu Lukla flight booking directly with the airlines. If you are going to trek in Peak Season maybe it would be better to book the Kathmandu lukla flight ticket earlier with us (Skyline Treks). Kathmandu to Lukla flight cost per person US$ 217 only.

Note: Due to overcrowding at the Kathmandu domestic airport during the high season (Spring- March, April, May & Autumn - October, November), flights to and from Lukla now operate from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap. The airport lies 132km (4 hrs drive from Kathmandu).

The distance from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport by road is approximately 132 kilometers (about 82 miles) and typically takes around 4 to 5 hours by car/Jeep/hiace or bus, depending on the traffic and road conditions. Ramechhap Airport (also known as Manthali Airport) is located in Ramechhap district, which is relatively close to Kathmandu.

To travel from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport by road, you would usually follow the Araniko Highway (also known as BP Highway) from Kathmandu to Manthali, the district headquarters of Ramechhap. The road is relatively scenic, passing through hilly terrain and offering beautiful views of the landscape.

We offer Flight Ticket (USD 217) and Road Transport from Kathmandu to Ramechap by car/Jeep max 4 - 6 seats (Oneway) US$ 170 only

Kathmandu to Ramechap by hiace max 14 seats (Oneway) US$ 200 only. Shairing with group per seat US$ 25 only.

Kathmandu to Ramechap by bus 20 to 25 seats (Oneway) US$ 395 only

Kathmandu to Salleri/Phaplu by Jeep max 6-7 seats (Oneway) US$ 280 only

Kathmandu to Lukla or Lukla to Kathmandu oneway fare US$ 217 per person.

Kathmandu Lukla flight duration: 35 minutes

Kathmandu Lukla flight time and Kathmandu Lukla flight schedule

Tara Air	Summit Air	Sita Air	Simrik Air
6:15 am → 6:45 am	6:15 am → 6:45 am		6:45 am → 7:10 am
6:15 am → 6:45 am
7:25 am → 7:55 am
8:30 am → 9:00 am

Kathmandu Lukla flight fare

Sector	Revised Fuel (NPR)			Revised Fuel (USD)
	Fare	F.S.C	Total	Fare		F.S.C	Total
				Summit	Tara
Kathmandu-Lukla	3540	2325+500	6365	193	193	19+5	217

Cost Includes

An Experienced Assistance
Chartered or Sharing Helicopter Flight with an experienced pilot
Company Service Charges and government taxes

Cost Excludes

Airport Departure Tax

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much does it cost to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla?

The cost from Kathmandu to Lukla or Lukla to Kathmandu per person US$ 191 only

Can you still fly from Kathmandu to Lukla?

Yes of course you can still fly from Kathmandu to Lukla.

How to reach Lukla without flight?

The roadhead to reach Lukla currently is Jiri or further till Salleri. To reach Lukla, one has to trek from there. Its about 3 days trek from Salleri to Lukla. From Jiri it takes 5 days trek to reach Lukla.

Can we see Everest from Lukla?

Without taking any flights or flying to Lukla airport we can see Everest and this Pikey Trek is recently opened trek in the lower Khumbu area. Those who have done this trek and experienced it from their own eyes are not disappointed with the views.

How to go to Lukla from Kathmandu?

As there is no motorized road there from Kathmandu, there are only two ways to get to Lukla: by air, or on foot.
By Plane. Duration: 30 minutes. Most travelers get from Kathmandu to Lukla by plane. ...
By Helicopter. Duration: 45 minutes.
By Road & On Foot. Duration: 4-6 days.

How much baggage is allowed in Lukla flight?

What is the provision for baggage limits and luggage delays at Lukla? You are allowed to check a 10 kg baggage along with a 5 kg handbag on domestic airlines. The airline will charge you a small fee per kilogram if you want to carry more than 10 kg.

When to book flight to Lukla?

Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Lukla. Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more or might be late flight. Late flight chance to get flew or not, no guarantee

Which airline is best for Lukla?

Goma Airlines, Simrik Airlines and Tara Airlines are the best operating domestic airline which schedules (Kathmandu – Lukla) and (Lukla-Kathmandu) flights on daily basis. These airlines holds great safety records despite of having dangerous flight routes and treacherous runway in Lukla.

Is there a bus from Kathmandu to Lukla?

There are no bus service between Kathmandu and Lukla. The roadhead to reach Lukla currently is Jiri or further till Salleri. To reach Lukla, one has to trek from there. Its about 3 days trek from Salleri to Lukla.

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