Lukla Airport is officially known as Tenzing–Hillary Airport, which is one of the popular domestic airport located in town of Lukla. It is 2800 meters above sea level. Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight is the best option to complete your trek as per your itinerary without wasting any extra days waiting for the flight. Since, the Lukla weather is unpredictable and the flight can be delayed for several hours or several days. Flying to Lukla by helicopter reduces your risk of missing your international flight and helps you to complete the trek as planned. It is one of the world’s most dangerous airports at an altitude of 2,843m. As there is a short runway, ‘overshoot’ is not possible there. Experts say that it would be difficult to fly there and land there. Lukla Airport is considered to be the gateway to Everest Region Trekking. Being in a mountainous region, fog and wind add to the complexity of flight. So there is usually a flight in the morning. It is said that as the weather changes, it becomes difficult to determine.
Lukla is a village in Khumbu region at 2900m, which boasts of the region’s sole airport. Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight is an alternative flight to do Everest base camp trek from Kathmandu. Nowadays, Kathmandu Lukla regular flight is diverted to Ramechhap Airport which is about 4 hours drive from Kathmandu. So, if travelers are looking to fly directly from Kathmandu, these is the best option available. It is also the fastest and easiest way to explore the Himalayas.