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Pokhara International Airport

Pokhara, Nepal

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Pokhara International Airport

Pokhara, Nepal

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Nepal's new gateway to the Annapurna region.

Opened

2023

Location

Pokhara, Nepal

Pokhara International Airport is a newly constructed airport serving Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city and a major hub for Himalayan tourism. The airport was built to replace the older Pokhara Airport and is designed to handle both domestic and international flights, supporting Nepal's growing aviation sector. The airport is situated in the Pokhara Valley and offers potential routes connecting Nepal to regional destinations across Asia. Its development was supported in part by Chinese investment and construction expertise, making it one of Nepal's most modern aviation facilities. Despite its completion and inauguration, the airport has faced challenges in attracting international airlines and obtaining necessary certifications, delaying full international operations. Domestic services have commenced, but the airport's international potential remains a subject of ongoing development.

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The airport features a modern single integrated terminal building designed to handle both domestic and international passengers.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 23 kilometers from Pokhara city center and is accessible by road via taxi and private vehicles.

Airlines here

Nepal Airlines and other domestic carriers operate services, though international airline operations remain limited pending full certification and route development.

Notable facts

›Pokhara International Airport was inaugurated in January 2023.
›The airport was constructed with significant Chinese investment and built by a Chinese state-owned enterprise.
›It is intended to serve as a gateway for tourists visiting the Annapurna Conservation Area and Phewa Lake.
›The airport has faced difficulties attracting international airlines, limiting its international flight operations.
›It replaces the older Pokhara Airport, which had a shorter runway and limited capacity.

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Pokhara International Airport is an international airport located at Chhinedanda in Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal. It is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) east of the old domestic airport, which it has largely replaced for regular commercial operations. The airport is Nepal's third international airport and officially began operations on 1 January 2023. While most domestic flights have been shifted to the new ariport, STOL operations to Jomsom still continue to be operated from the old airport. As of 2026, the airport primarily handles domestic flights, along with some chartered international flights, but has no regular scheduled international services despite earlier plans.

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