When people seek information about flying into Nepal airport, they are usually wanting information in relation to Lukla airport. This airport is actually called the Tenzing-Hillary airport. The Tenzing-Hillary airport is the famous little airstrip recognised as one of the world’s most dangerous airports. It’s situated at 2800m and is the gateway to the Everest region. Lukla airport is a fascinating place and you don’t need to be interested in small planes, or even flying for that matter, to be totally captivated by the activity on any given day at this tiny Nepal airport.
On busy days – when the weather is clear – the airport at Lukla will easily see in excess of 60 arrivals and departures. Most of those arriving are trekkers on their way to Everest Base Camp or other trekking itineraries in the Everest region. Flying into Nepal airport is a spectacular way to begin any Nepal trek.
The flight to Lukla
This author has flown in and out of this exciting Nepal airport more times than he can remember. The take-offs and landings are always exhilarating and memorable. I mentioned above that this airport closes whenever the weather is bad but more specifically whenever the visibility is poor. This often causes delays (sometimes for many days) for trekkers and climbers needing to get to Lukla to begin their adventure in the Everest region. As most trekking adventures to Everest Base Camp (or the Everest Circuit) and the other famous destinations in the Everest region commence in Lukla.
Have a back up planning when flying into Nepal airport at Lukla
If you are planning a trek or climb in Nepal that begins in Lukla it’s always good to have a back-up-plan in the event of bad weather. Trek Climb Ski Nepal regularly use helicopters to get our guests to Lukla when the weather is marginal. Helicopters are able to fly in more marginal conditions for a number of reasons and are the best option to consider when the fixed-wing planes are grounded.
Watch a flight into Lukla by helicopter