Kathmandu to Lukla Flight Ticket Cost

Lukla is one of the Gateway to Everest. Most travelers visiting Everest take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.

The Kathmandu to Lukla flight is scheduled every morning. It is a most thrilling experience to take a flight Lukla airport as it is considered one of the most dangerous airport with a unique runway on hilly terrain.

How do I get to Lukla?

Few options are getting to Lukla. The most popular way to enter the Lukla is taking a Flight to Lukla, of course, there are other options too which are stated below.

• Heli Ride to Lukla
• By Jeep till Salleri and then to Lukla (3 days hike extra)

Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla

The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is about 30 minutes. There are daily flights to Lukla. In season time most of the flights to Lukla are prebooked so you need to book it earlier.

Heli Ride to Lukla

We have a daily helicopter service from Kathmandu to Lukla. Getting a heli ride to Lukla is fun. It is about a 1-hour ride to Lukla Airport. The price for a Heli ride to Lukla is about 500 USD per person.

Heli Ride to Lukla is a better option for you too as it can fly even if a flight to Lukla gets canceled.

By Jeep till Salleri

Jeep till Salleri is a good option if you are traveling on a budget. The cost for a Salleri jeep is on a shared basis. The cost per person is about 35 USD. After reaching Salleri, you still need to hike for about 3 days to reach Lukla.

Kinds of flights flying to Lukla

There are daily flights to Lukla on a Small Twin otter Plane with around 20 seats. Currently, three airlines are flying to Lukla every day.

• Summit Air
• Sita Air
• Tara Air

All these airlines are similar and the pilots flying these planes are highly skilled with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Kathmandu Lukla flights.

Lukla Airport safety standard

Lukla Airport also known as Tenzing Hillary Airport is considered the world’s top dangerous airport. But should you be worried about the safety standard of the flight flying to Lukla? Fear not as the safety standards of the flights to lukla has significantly increased. Only those who have completed at least 100 short take-off and landing (STOL) flights and 10 flights to lukla with a certified instructor can fly the aircraft going to lukla. Additionally every year more than 30,000 trekkers fly to lukla during peak season time. So rest assure and book your ticket.

Were there any accidents at Lukla Airport in the Past?

Yes, like many airports, Lukla Airport has had its share of accidents. There have been over 30 incidents, resulting in approximately 60 fatalities. While these numbers may seem concerning, they reflect the unique challenges of the airport, including its short runway and rapidly changing weather. However, advancements in safety protocols and pilot training have significantly improved flight safety over the years, making Lukla Airport a vital gateway for trekkers and adventurers heading to the Himalayas.

Weather Conditions in Lukla

The weather in Lukla is changing all the time. You are lucky that on the day you are flying to Lukla have good weather. Normally the weather in Lukla is mostly foggy, but in high trekking season time, Spring, and Autumn the weather in Lukla is very much clear.

On a foggy day flights to Lukla get delayed and visitors have to wait hours at the airport due to the flight delay.

Kathmandu to Lukla flight tickets cost

The Kathmandu to Lukla flight is not that cheap. If you expect to get to Lukla in just a few minutes then you have to pay specific amounts.

Price per person: 195 USD

NOTE: We have an Airport Car drop service too and that costs 20 USD extra.

Ramechhap Manthali Airport to Lukla

In high season time, the Air Traffic in Kathmandu is very high, and because of this, there is flight diversion from Manthali Airport to Lukla. Manthali is in the Ramechhap district of Nepal. So you need to drive 140 km to the Ramechhap Manthali Airport for Kathmandu to Lukla Flight.

It is around 15 15-minute Airplane ride to Lukla Airport. So Ramechhap Airport is the best diversion.

Flight ticket price from Ramechhap Manthali to Lukla Airport is 157 USD, if including Shared transportation to Manthali then the total cost with the Manthali transportation would be 195 USD.

Hiring Guide/Porter from Lukla

Being a Trekking agency we have solutions to your problems. People might get a little scared to do Trekking on their own, so we do provide you Guide/ Porter services from Lukla.

This will reduce your Trekking stress so that you won’t need to worry in case something bad happens to you on the mountain. Sometimes visitors get confused in finding trails. With Guide/Porter, it will be easier for you in any scenario. At least there will be a companion and person to care for you in these extreme Mountain Adventures.