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Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)

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Lukla, Nepal

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ICAO Code: VNLK

IATA Code: LUA

Elevation: 9380ft

UTC: +6 Hours

The city near the Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) is Lukla, a small town located in Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal. It is one of the gateway towns to the Mount Everest region, and serves as a starting point for trekking and climbing expeditions. It is a bustling city, with many trekkers, climbers, and other tourists passing through each year. It is also home to several lodges and hotels, as well as a few shops and restaurants. The Tenzing-Hillary Airport is the only airport in the area, and is the only way in and out of the town.

Airport Directions

To get to Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) from Kathmandu, you can take a car, bus, train, or taxi. By Car: You can rent a car in Kathmandu for about $30-50/day. The car ride from Kathmandu to Lukla takes about 8 hours. By Bus: A bus from Kathmandu to Lukla costs around $15-20 and the journey takes about 10 hours. By Train: The nearest railway station to Lukla is Jiri, about 10 hours away by car. From Jiri, you can take a bus to Lukla. The cost of a ticket from Jiri to Lukla is about $10-15. By Taxi: A taxi from Kathmandu to Lukla costs around $150-200 and the journey takes around 8 hours.

Airport Terminals & Airlines

The Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal, has two terminals. The Domestic Terminal serves domestic flights operated by Nepal Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, Buddha Air, Shree Airlines, Simrik Airlines, and Goma Air. The International Terminal serves international flights operated by Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Tibet Airlines.

Airport Address

The address of Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) is: Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Khumjung, Nepal. Telephone number: +977-35-440178. Email: info@lualukla.com. Opening hours: 7am to 7pm, daily.

Airport Lost & Found

The Lost and Found office at Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) is located at the following address:Tenzing-Hillary AirportLukla, NepalThe telephone number for the Lost and Found office is +977-1-4430145.The Lost and Found office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.

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