Non-stop flights from Lukla (LUA)
Lukla Airport (IATA: LUA, ICAO: VNLK), also known as Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport), is a small airport in Nepal with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 2 domestic flights from Lukla.
The longest flight from Lukla LUA is a 52 mile (83 km) non-stop route to Kathmandu KTM. This direct flight takes around 30 minutes and is operated by Yeti Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Lukla Popular destinations from Lukla Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Lukla
Only one airline is flying from and to Lukla, which is Yeti Airlines.
Popular destinations from Lukla
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Lukla, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Lukla that require a stopover:
International flights from Lukla
Currently there are no international flights departing from Lukla. To get from Lukla to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Kathmandu or Ramechhap.
Domestic flights from Lukla
Flights from Lukla to Nepal
There are 2 airports in Nepal that have non-stop domestic flights from Lukla.
To Kathmandu and Ramechhap, you can fly with Yeti Airlines.
Alternative airports near Lukla
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Lukla (LUA). The nearest airports to Lukla (LUA) are Tumlingtar (TMI) and Ramechhap (RHP).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Lukla?
There are 3 airports in Lukla: Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) (LUA), Tumlingtar Airport (TMI) and Ramechhap Airport (RHP).
What is the best airport to fly from Lukla?
The most convenient airport to fly from Lukla is Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport) (LUA).
How many airlines fly from Lukla?
There is 1 airline flying from Lukla, which is Yeti Airlines, as of January 2023.
Which airlines fly from Lukla?
Yeti Airlines is the only airline flying from Lukla.
Which alliances are flying from Lukla?
There are no alliances flying from Lukla at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from Lukla?
There are roughly 31 flights departing from Lukla every month (or 7 flights each week), to a total of 2 airports - all within Nepal.
What is the official name of Lukla Airport?
The official name of Lukla Airport is Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport).
What is the airport code of Lukla Airport?
The airport code of Lukla Airport is LUA.
What are the most popular flights from Lukla?
Kathmandu and Ramechhap are the only airports with flights from Lukla.
How long is the flight from Lukla?
| Lukla to Kathmandu | 30m |
| Lukla to Ramechhap | 25m |
