Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) Arrivals and Departures

Tenzing-Hillary Airport FAQs

• How far is Tenzing-Hillary Airport(LUA) from downtown?

  Tenzing-Hillary Airport(LUA) is about 42.08 km from downtown.

• How many flights per day fly out of LUA?

  On average, Tenzing-Hillary Airport(LUA) has 4 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Tenzing-Hillary Airport(LUA)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Tenzing-Hillary Airport(LUA) include Lukla⇒Kathmandu. is the most popular domestic flight route.

• What airlines fly out of Tenzing-Hillary Airport?

  Airlines operating at Tenzing-Hillary Airport include: Taca Airlines.

• How long does it usually take to go through immigration after arriving at Tenzing-Hillary Airport?

  For international flight passengers, it usually takes about one hour to complete immigration procedures and collect luggage at Tenzing-Hillary Airport. For domestic flights, no immigration procedures are required at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, so the time will be shorter.

• How much time should I reserve between two connecting flights at Tenzing-Hillary Airport?

  It is recommended to reserve at least two and a half hours for connecting flights, especially when transferring to an international flight. Connecting flights may require going through customs, collecting luggage, and checking in for the next flight. In addition, you may need to go to another terminal or the travel time within Tenzing-Hillary Airport may be longer than expected—these factors must be taken into account.

• How early should I arrive Tenzing-Hillary Airport before my flight?

  If you are taking a domestic flight, check-in and baggage check services usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. For long-haul international flights, these services close one and a half hours before the scheduled departure time. It is recommended to arrive at Tenzing-Hillary Airport two to three hours before takeoff.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't arrived at Tenzing-Hillary Airport yet, you can use Trip.com to select the itinerary you need to modify and see if you can take the next flight or apply for a refund. When submitting, if the modification/refund fee shows $0, it means the order meets the airline's modification or refund policy. Please confirm whether to proceed with the modification or refund, as once submitted with a clear fee, it cannot be reversed. If you are already in the departure hall of Tenzing-Hillary Airport, please go to the airline's counter and communicate directly with the staff.