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How to get fromKathmandu to Luklaby plane or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu 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
    3h 9m

  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
    2h 38m

  3. Fly to Janakpur Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane plane KTM - JKR
    2. Walk from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Luklaunknown unknown
    4h 28m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Lukla. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Tumlingtar (TMI), then travel to Lukla. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Phaplu Airport (PPL), then travel to Lukla.

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