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Airport · Bhairahawa, Nepal
Gautam Buddha International Airport BWA
2 km from central Bhairahawa. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 2 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- BWA · VNBW
About the airport
Gautam Buddha International Airport is the main airport serving Bhairahawa. It handles domestic flights, with a few seasonal international routes.
Terminals
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, with shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with a few seasonal international routes.
Services
The airport has basic services: cafés, shops, and information desks. A taxi is the usual way to get to and from the airport.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis or pre-arranged transport wait outside the terminal, or can be booked through your hotel or trekking agency; agree the fare before getting in.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, with shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights, with a few seasonal international routes.
Bhairahawa
Things to do in Bhairahawa
Bhairahawa, in southern Nepal, is the gateway to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Bhairahawa?
Gautam Buddha International Airport airport is about 2 km from central Bhairahawa.
How do I get from the airport to central Bhairahawa?
From Gautam Buddha International Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Gautam Buddha International Airport airport have?
Gautam Buddha International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Bhairahawa?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Photo of the airport: DrunkYeti, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lumbini: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons