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How to get fromKathmandu Airport (KTM) to Luklaby plane or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lukla by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Tumlingtar, travel

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KTM - TMI
    2. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Luklaunknown unknown
    1h 44m

  2. Fly to Phaplu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)plane plane KTM - PPL
    2. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Luklaunknown unknown
    1h 13m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lukla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Lukla, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Lukla. However, you can fly to Tumlingtar (TMI) then travel to Lukla. Alternatively, you can fly to Phaplu Airport (PPL) then travel to Lukla.

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