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Lukla

Tenzing-Hillary Airport is a medium airport serving Lukla, Nepal. It carries the IATA code LUA and ICAO code VNLK. The airport sits at an elevation of 9,380 ft (2,859 m).

IATA · LUAICAO · VNLKServing Lukla
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City served
Lukla
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
27.680°, 86.730°
Address
Chaurikharka V.D.C., Eastern Development Region, 56010, Nepal
Phone
+977 981-5946280

About Lukla

Tenzing-Hillary Airport is a medium airport serving Lukla, Nepal. It carries the IATA code LUA and ICAO code VNLK. The airport sits at an elevation of 9,380 ft (2,859 m).

Terminals and runway snapshot

Tenzing-Hillary Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 1,729 ft (527 m).

Runway 06/24 — 1,729 ft (527 m), asphalt.

Tenzing-Hillary Airport is a medium airport serving Lukla, Nepal. It carries the IATA code LUA and ICAO code VNLK. The airport sits at an elevation of 9,380 ft (2,859 m).

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FAQ

Lukla — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.

9 common questions

Where is Lukla?+
Lukla is located in Lukla, Nepal (Asia), at coordinates 27.680°, 86.730°.
What is the airport code for Lukla?+
Its IATA code is LUA and its ICAO code is VNLK.
Which city does LUA serve?+
Lukla serves Lukla, Nepal. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
What time zone is LUA in?+
Lukla operates on Asia/Kathmandu local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
How do I find Lukla on a map?+
Lukla sits at latitude 27.680° and longitude 86.730°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
Which airlines fly from LUA?+
Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from LUA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
Where can you fly from LUA?+
Route coverage for LUA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from LUA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
How do I contact Lukla?+
Its address is Chaurikharka V.D.C., Eastern Development Region, 56010, Nepal, the phone number is +977 981-5946280. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
Are there other airports in Nepal?+
Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Nepal. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.