Everest Base Camp trek
The famous multi-day trail toward the foot of Mount Everest, beginning near Lukla.
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Airport · Lukla, Nepal
Tenzing-Hillary Airport LUA
0 km from central Lukla. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Tenzing-Hillary Airport is the main airport serving Lukla. 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.
Lukla
Things to do in Lukla
Lukla, in the Khumbu region, is the starting point for treks to Everest Base Camp.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Lukla?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport airport is about 0 km from central Lukla.
How do I get from the airport to central Lukla?
From Tenzing-Hillary Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Tenzing-Hillary Airport airport have?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Lukla?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Photo of the airport: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Everest Base Camp trek: Nepal Trek Adventures, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons