In a major development for Nepal’s aviation and tourism sectors, FlyDubai has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to operate direct commercial flights between Pokhara and Dubai. According to aviation officials, the airline has been granted permission to conduct daily flights using a Boeing 737 aircraft beginning September 23. The initial approval covers a one-month period…
The aviation sector in Nepal has received a major boost after Flydubai expressed interest in operating direct flights to Pokhara International Airport, opening the possibility of a new international air corridor between Nepal’s tourism capital and the United Arab Emirates. The discussion took place during a meeting between Flydubai representatives and officials from Pokhara Metropolitan City, where both sides explored…
📋 Airport Status Quick Reference Official Name: Pokhara International Airport(पोखरा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल) IATA Code: PKR Location: Pokhara-32, Kaski District, Gandaki Province Construction Cost: Approximately $216 million USD (Chinese EXIM Bank loan) Domestic Operations: Active since January 1, 2023 International Operations: Not yet commenced as of 2026 Runway Length: 2,500 metres (capable of handling wide-body aircraft) Designed Annual Capacity: 1 million…