The short answer
Around 25 to 30 minutes in the air, with several departures a day. It is the busiest tourist route and the fastest way to avoid a 6 to 8 hour road trip.
Key facts
- Flight
- About 25 to 30 min
- Road
- 6 to 8 hours
- Best
- Morning
- Landing
- Close to Lakeside
How it works
- Book a morning slotFewer delays.
- Check baggage rulesPack light.
- Arrive 90 minutes earlyDomestic check-in has security queues.
- Keep a bufferIf you must connect later.
- Plan the transferPokhara airport is close to Lakeside.
Insider tip
Choose a morning flight; afternoon clouds delay departures.
Avoid this
Do not plan a tight connection with an international flight.
Related questions
Is the view good?
Weather permitting, you may see the Annapurna range.
Does the flight run daily?
Yes, with multiple flights in season.
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