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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 Phaplu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)planeKTM - PPL
    2. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Luklaunknown
    2h 38m

  2. Fly to Janakpur Airport, travel

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

  3. Fly to Bhojpur Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhojpur Airport (BHP)planeKTM - BHP
    2. Walk from Bhojpur Airport (BHP) to Luklaunknown
    3h 39m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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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 Phaplu Airport (PPL), 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 Janakpur Airport (JKR), then travel to Lukla.

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