Nepal is one of the most amazing and mysterious countries in the world. Getting to it is difficult enough, and if it were not for Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu , then this task would be virtually irresolvable. This airport is the central air gateway of the country, annually admitting millions of tourists from all over the world.
General information about Kathmandu airport
The basic facts about the main airspace of the capital are as follows:
- In 1949, a single-engine aircraft landed in Nepal for the first time, which was the beginning of the development of the country's aviation industry. This happened just on the territory of Kathmandu Airport, which was originally called Gaucaran.
- In June 1955, he was named after the great ruler of Tribhuvan, Bir Bikrah Shah, who died shortly before that.
- In 1964, the airport received international status.
- In the international air transport association, or IATA, the Kathmandu airport is assigned the KTM code.
- It is located at an altitude of 1338 m above sea level and is equipped with one runway with a concrete covering. With a width of 45 m, the length of this strip is 3050 m.
- Annually at the airport in Kathmandu in Nepal, landed about 3.5 million people arriving on airplanes of 30 airlines. Most often they fly from China, Thailand, Singapore , Malaysia, Central Asia and neighboring India.
Kathmandu Airport Infrastructure
The main air haven of the country consists of two main buildings: the right is occupied by international departures, and the left carries out only internal flights. Due to the fact that Kathmandu airport in Nepal is the main office (hub) for several international airlines, there are duty-free shops on its territory. In addition, there are:
- souvenir shops;
- snack bars;
- post office;
- currency exchange point;
- bank branch;
- information bureau for tourists;
- the ambulance post.
Tribhuvan Airport in Nepal is convenient because it is equipped with everything necessary for people with disabilities: ramps, escalators, information desk and toilet. Near the main building there is parking.
The owners of Aliencial, Star and Thai Airways cards can use business and VIP-services. Radisson hotel Kathmandu is responsible for servicing first class passengers arriving at Kathmandu's main airport.
How to get to Kathmandu Airport?
The main air harbor of the country is 5 km east of the capital. The airport of Kathmandu, photo of which is shown below, can be reached by transfer, by bus or taxi. To him are the roads Ring Road and Paneku Marg. With good road and weather conditions, the whole journey takes 15-17 minutes.
From Kathmandu Airport, you can also go by bus, transfer or taxi, which should be taken care of in advance.
As for the way to Tribhuvan from other countries, there are no direct flights from Russia to Nepal, so you can get here only with intermediate dockings and transplants. Today, Kathmandu International Airport accepts flights of Air Arabia, Air India, Flydubai, Etihad Airlines, Qatar Airlines and many others.