Lukla flights from manthali Airport, Ramechhap

Domestic airline companies are operating flights to Lukla from Manthali Airport of Ramechhap because of  Tribhuwan International airport is shut for runway repairing from April 1, 2019.

Lukla is a major destination for domestic airline companies and it is best to operate flights to the destination in the morning time from the weather perspective. There are bus and jeeps available to go Manthali from Kathmandu. Many trekking agencies has included that transportation in their package trip. March, April and May months are main trekking season for the Himalayas. Besides this, Spring is the Everest climbing season.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) had announced the closure of TIA from April 1 for almost three months in between 10pm and 8am targeting the runway rehabilitation works.

Airline companies and trekking agencies are conducting Lukla flights from Manthali Airport, Ramechhap.

Lukla is a major tourist destination, especially among foreigners in Nepal. As per TIA, domestic airline companies have been conducting almost 50 flights to Lukla every day during the tourist season while around 20 flights are conducted to the destination during normal times.

The Nepal government moved to upgrade the sole runway at TIA as it started developing frequent cracks and potholes, affecting many incoming and outbound flights along with other security issues.