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How to get fromLukla to Kathmanduby unknown or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Lukla to Kathmandu by unknown or plane

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  1. Travel to Tumlingtar, fly

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    1. Walk from Lukla to Tumlingtar (TMI)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane TMI - KTM
    2h 20m

  2. Travel to Janakpur Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Lukla to Janakpur Airport (JKR)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane JKR - KTM
    3h 35m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

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

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