The short answer
Pokhara International Airport has been adding international services, and a direct flight from the UAE may be available on some dates. Routes, days and frequency change, so confirm with the airline before you plan around a direct flight. If there is none on your dates, fly to Kathmandu and continue to Pokhara by a short domestic flight or by road.
When a direct flight runs, travellers from the UAE can skip Kathmandu and land close to Lakeside and the Annapurna region. A single ticket with checked baggage through a connecting hub can also work. Schedules can change, so confirm times on the airline site.
Key facts
- Airline
- Check the airline
- Route
- UAE to Pokhara, if scheduled
- Frequency
- Check current
- Time
- Check the airline
How it works
- Check the scheduleOn the airline site.
- Book directIf a direct flight runs.
- Plan visaAs needed for your passport.
- Arrange pickupFrom the airport.
- Start your Pokhara tripRest first.
Insider tip
Book a Pokhara arrival if your trip starts with Annapurna, Poon Hill or the lakes.
Avoid this
Do not assume other UAE airports have direct Pokhara flights; check each.
Related questions
Is it cheaper than flying to Kathmandu?
Fares change by date, so compare Pokhara and Kathmandu on the day you book.
Is Pokhara good as a first stop?
Yes for lakes and Annapurna.
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