Flights to Lukla (LUA)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Lukla Airport is an airport serving Lukla, Nepal.

Right now there are 1 airport in 1 country connected to Lukla, 1 of them domestic, with 1 airline flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Lukla's longest nonstop connection is Kathmandu (KTM), 84 miles, offered by Avianca El Salvador.

Airlines serving Lukla

Avianca El Salvador1 destination

Popular routes to Lukla

The places connected to Lukla on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Kathmandu (KTM)84 mi

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Lukla not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Lukla non-stop?

Kathmandu (KTM)84 mi

Domestic flights to Lukla

Kathmandu (KTM)84 mi

Alternative airports near Lukla

Phaplu (PPL)15 mi / 24 km
Rumjatar (RUM)29 mi / 47 km
Lamidanda (LDN)30 mi / 48 km
Jiri (JIR)32 mi / 51 km
Tumling Tar (TMI)38 mi / 61 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport LUA?

The airport's official name is Lukla Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code LUA.

What is the airport code for Lukla Airport?

The IATA airport code for Lukla Airport is LUA. Enter LUA in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Lukla Airport (LUA)?

Lukla Airport serves Lukla, Nepal. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to LUA, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Lukla (LUA)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and LUA as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Lukla, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Lukla?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to LUA.

Can I look for award flights to Lukla (LUA)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to LUA, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.