Lukla Flights 2026: Manthali vs Kathmandu — Which Airport, How to Get There and How to Survive the 1am Departure
Here is the thing nobody tells you clearly enough when you book an Everest Base Camp trek: the flight to Lukla probably does not leave from Kathmandu. During peak trekking seasons spring (March 15 to May 15) and autumn (September 25 to November 30) virtually all flights to Lukla operate from Manthali Airport in Ramechhap district, 132 kilometres east of…