Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter flight is an optional way of regular flights to reach Lukla from Kathmandu on your scheduled time. Helicopter flights are less canceled in compare to regular domestic flight to Lukla.
Kathmandu to Lukla Flight
Kathmandu – Lukla flight is the only the best way to reach Lukla for the Everest region visit. It is the only the 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu airport. Lukla Airport officially the Tenzing Hillary Airport is considered as one of the most dangerous airports in the world. There are hundreds of people flying every day to Lukla even the Kathmandu to Lukla flight is considered as dangerous flight. The Lukla airport is weather depended and flights are cancel frequently. So, Kathmandu to Lukla by helicopter flight is alternative option to reach Lukla on time. Though the helicopter flights also depends on weather but private charter on favorable condition is more possible then the regular airlines flight.
Lukla flight is operated from domestic sector in of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Early morning flights are regular and late flight are more cancelled. So everybody wants to fly early in the morning.
Why to Take Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter flight?
If you have limited time for trekking to Everest or any other things to do in Everest region, the irregular flight might disturb you. To maintain your travel schedule, flying by helicopter is worth option. It is very popular way in Nepal to ride a helicopter to reach lower part of Everest for trekking or one day Everest Base Camp Trek flying Kathmandu to Lukla by Helicopter – 13 Days
with returning on same day.
Similarly, flying on private charter helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla is an amazing experience for you. The views you will see from the lower elevation, flying closer to the hills without a hustle and bustle is lifelong memorable one.
If you are worried about the airlines flight to Lukla in a small twin otter plane, then helicopter flight to Lukla is the best option for you.
Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight
In normal weather condition day, the flight to Lukla is about 50 minutes from Kathmandu. Sometime it takes up to 10 minutes more. A helicopter fight can accommodate up to 5 persons or up to 500kg to Lukla. So, if you are in group of 5 persons then the cost of the helicopter flight will share and keeps you around the minimum cost.
Kathmandu Lukla Helicopter Flight Cost
| Sector – Destination | Private Helicopter Cost and Weight | Sharing Helicopter Cost |
| Kathmandu – Lukla | USD 2000 (Maximum 5 people inclusive weight 500 kg) | USD 400 Per Person |
| Lukla – Kathmandu | USD 2000 (Maximum 5 people inclusive weight 500 kg) | USD 400 Per Person |
How to Book a Helicopter to Lukla?
We offer Kathmandu Lukla Helicopter rental service on very affordable price. The timely departure is guaranteed with us. So, if you are flying to Everest region for Everest Base Camp Trek, Gokyo Lake trek or other kinds of peak climbing, mountain expedition program then contact us for the helicopter rental flight. We provide Kathmandu to Lukla flight by helicopter in private and group joining option.