Kathmandu-Lukla- Daily Flight Schedule:

Daily Flight Schedule: Daily schedule flights from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu is conducted by Tara Airlines, Summit (Goma) Air and . Below table lists the flight schedule, please select your suitable flight. Flight Schedule

From To Flight No. Dep. Time Arv. Time

Kathmandu Lukla TRA112 0615 0645

Kathmandu Lukla TRA117 0745 0815

Kathmandu Lukla TRA119 0920 0950

Kathmandu Lukla TRA121 0920 0950

Kathmandu Lukla TRA141 0615 0645

Kathmandu Lukla TRA143 0615 0645

Kathmandu Lukla TRA145 0745 0815

Kathmandu Lukla TRA147 0745 0815

Lukla Kathmandu TRA112 0700 0730 Lukla Kathmandu TRA114 0700 0730

Lukla Kathmandu TRA144 0700 0730

Lukla Kathmandu TRA118 0830 0900

Lukla Kathmandu TRA146 0830 0900

Lukla Kathmandu TRA 150 0830 0900

Lukla Kathmandu TRA 120 1000 1030

Lukla Kathmandu TRA 154 1000 1030

Sita Airlines Daily Flight Schedule:

From To Flight No. Dep. Time Arr. Time

Kathmandu Lukla STA601 0645 (AM) 0710 (AM)

Kathmandu Lukla STA630 11:15 (AM) 11:45 (AM)

Lukla Kathmandu STA601 0725 (AM) 0755 (AM) Lukla Kathmandu STA630 0800 (AM) 0830 (AM)

Summit (Goma) Airlines Daily Flight Schedule:

From To Flight No Arrival Departure

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 401 06:45 07:15

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 402 7:25 7:55

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 301 7:15 7:45

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 302 7:50 8:20

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 403 8:45 9:15

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 404 9:25 9:55

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 303 8:45 9:15

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 304 9:20 9:50

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 405 12:15 12:45

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 406 12:55 13:25 Kathmandu Lukla SMA 305 10:45 11:15

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 306 11:25 11:55

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 407 12:30 13:00

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 408 13:10 13:40

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 307 12:15 12:45

Lukla Kathmandu SMA 308 12:50 13:25

Kathmandu Lukla SMA 409 15:30 16:30

Airlines Flying to Lukla - Kathmandu Tara Air Tara Air is the most popular airline to operate Kathmandu to Lukla flight. It is the biggest flight operator to Lukla flight. Tara air operates mountain flight from Kathmandu to mountains closer to the towards the north east side. This company started business with the mission of helping develop the rural part of . Tara air flights to Lukla, Jomsom, Dolpa, Taplejung and airport. It flight towards the hill side of Nepal. Tara air is operated by a fleet of seven STOL aircrafts, comprising of five Twin Otter (DHC 6/300) and two Dornier (DO 228) aircrafts. Tara air is operating scheduled and charter flights to almost all airports in the country.

Additional Information About Lukla: Lukla, a small Sherpa settlement, is located at an altitude of 2,800m where many trekking starts their trekking to Khumbu region. Lukla is gaining popularity with many lodging options, shops and trekking gears to buy and rent. It is the major gateway that leads us to exotic Khumbu region including majestic Everest. Lukla airport or Hillary Tenzing Airport is built on steep incline of a hillside. The airport is 450m long and 20m wide and the runway incline is a staggering 12%. It lies on a slot sector (flight can’t be 100% guaranteed) so sometimes we have to deal offline. Kathmandu-Lukla flight offers the spectacular view of 18 highest peaks among which 4 of them are above 8,000m (subject to clear weather). Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes about 35 minutes through Trans-Himalayan route of Nepal.

Note: During main season due to Bad weather conditions we have deal with maximum flight cancellation so we would suggest travellers to have some extra days. We also operate helicopter rescue facilities in any case of emergency. Since Lukla airport is one of the most dangerous airport in the world, Flight to Lukla is perfect for adrenaline lover and thrill seeker who wish to undertake an adventurous journey to witness the long fabled beauty of Khumbu region and Everest.

Flight Duration: It takes 35 minutes of scenic flight from Kathmandu to reach Lukla via aircraft. Note- the landing at Lukla airport is thrilling. , Goma Airlines and Tara Airlines are the best operating domestic airline which schedules (Kathmandu – Lukla) and (Lukla-Kathmandu) flights on a daily basis. These airlines holds great safety records despite having dangerous flight routes and treacherous runway in Lukla. Kathmandu – Lukla Flight Cost The flight cost to Lukla totally depends on the passport that the travelers hold. For Nepali citizen, the flight fare for Kathmandu Lukla costs RS 6,280 and 140 USD for Indian citizens. For foreigners, the price costs around 180 USD. The price fluctuates from day to day. So it is hard to provide the direct answer regarding flight fare to Lukla. As Lukla is one of the most crowded tourist hubs in Nepal, we suggest you to book a ticket at least 14-21 days prior the flight.

Baggage: The domestic airlines allow you to carry 15.kg in total (10 kgluggage with 5kg hand carry bag). If you wish to carry more than 10 kg, the airline charges you nominal cost per kg 120.rupees. The extra luggage charge varies from airlines to airlines. If you are willing to trek or climb Everest, 10 kg luggage and 5 kg hand carry might cover all the necessary gear and equipment.

Flight Cancellation and Delay: Owing to its difficult mountain terrain and climatic variation, the domestic flights in Nepal (especially Lukla flight) are more likely to get delayed and cancelled. We recommend you to travel during best trekking seasons (spring and autumn) when the weather is dry, clear and stable. During these seasons, the flight delay and cancellation are very rare. Monsoon and winter seasons brings thick fog, winds, rain, patchy cloud and unfavorable conditions resulting in high prone to flight delay and cancellation. If you are travelling to Nepal, we suggest you to get one or two spare days in case your flights get delayed or cancelled. Note: - Travel insurance is highly recommended.

Safety and Security: Safety and Security is our first concern. So we operate our flights through experienced and best domestic airlines in Nepal. They take the climatic factor in major account before departure. Unless the safety factor is 100% assured, they never depart. Before 2004, only 3 accidents occurred during Kathmandu – Lukla flight. After 2004, there were 6 accidents. 2 fatal crash in 2008 and 2010. Mathematical Calculation 1 fatality every thousand per 10 years (1 fatality every 10,000 per year) when looking back to history.