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How to get fromBirgunj to Luklaby plane, unknown, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Birgunj to Lukla by plane, unknown, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Simara Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane SIF - KTM
    2. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luklaunknown unknown
    3h 15m

  2. Taxi, fly to Phaplu Airport, travel

    1. Take the taxi from Birgunj to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)plane plane KTM - PPL
    3. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Luklaunknown unknown
    3h 35m

Simara Airport (SIF) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Birgunj, Nepal and Lukla, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Birgunj to Lukla. However, you can take the taxi to Simara Airport (SIF) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), then travel to Lukla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Phaplu Airport (PPL), then travel to Lukla.

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