The capital of Nepal, Kathmandu city, is served by Tribhuvan airport. It is the only international airport in the country. Passengers are served by two terminals for domestic and international flights. Today, more than 30 airlines cooperate with the airport, which connect the air gates of Nepal with cities in Asia and Europe.
The airport is located about 5 kilometers from the city. All flights are served by a single runway with a length of 3,050 meters. More than 3.4 million passengers pass through the airport annually.
History
The history of the airport in Kathmandu begins in 1949, when the first plane landed on the territory of the airfield, with the Indian ambassador on board. A year later, the first charter flight was served here.
Officially, Tribhuvan Airport began operating in 1955, with King Mahendra present at the grand opening.
Since 1965, the runway has been lengthened more than once. The last runway upgrade was carried out in 1975.
Since 2001, flights to European cities have been terminated from here, which began to resume not so long ago.
Services
The airport in Kathmandu is ready to provide the most comfortable conditions for its passengers. There are cafes and restaurants on the territory of the terminals, ready to feed their visitors with fresh food. Here you can find dishes of national and foreign cuisine.
In addition, at the airport you can visit shops where guests can buy various goods - souvenirs, food, drinks, etc.
For passengers in need of medical assistance, there is a first-aid post and a pharmacy on the territory of the terminal.
Also, the airport in Kathmandu offers a separate VIP lounge for business class tourists.
There is a spacious parking lot outside the airport building.
The local police department and fire station are responsible for the safety of passengers.
How to get there
There is a regular bus service from the airport to Kathmandu, as well as nearby cities. The bus stop is located at the exit from the terminal.
You can also take a taxi anywhere in the city, but for a higher fee. Their parking is located near the terminals.
