Manthali Airport, located 132 km northeast of Kathmandu, is about 5 hours Deluxe Jeep drive (For normal Regular Vehicle it takes about 6 Hours ) from Kathmandu City. The airport is situated at an elevation of 474 meters above sea level and has a 518-metre runway.

What we are doing?
For our Hiking Trekking Advenure Traveler guests who are going to Everest Himalaya Base Camp or other trekking which start from Lukla we will take you directly to Manthali airport  by drive around 6 hours ahead as per the flight schedule. So you will catch your flight easily without having stay overnight at Ramechep. This is easy way to remove the hassle of finding accommodation in Ramechep.

Ramechhap to Lukla Flight Time
The flight takes 20 minutes from Manthali to Lukla which is a very safe and scenic journey to the gateway of Everest Base Camp Trek as well as other Everest Himalaya Hiking Trekking Adventure  

Whats the Distance between Manthalii Airport to Lukla Airport 

Distance from Manthali Airport to Lukla is 73.4 Kilometer

View the both  airport location and distance on google Map

WHERE IS MANTHALI AIRPORT AND HOW TO GET THERE?

Manthali airport is a domestic airport that lies towards 132 km east of Kathmandu at the capital of Ramechhap district. Reaching the airport from Kathmandu takes nearly 4 to 5 hours of road drive along the BP Highway. Manthali is a small town with a few visitors, which is certainly gonna change this Spring.

ACCOMMODATIONS IN MANTHALI

As we recommend, you should stay at Manthali if you have an early morning flight to Lukla. But the question is are there sufficient accommodations in Manthali?

Manthali isn’t a popular tourist destination. It is not a highly facilitated place too. The facilities of accommodation at Manthali are limited and the facilities are also basic. In this Spring, due to the diversion of Lukla flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, Manthali will receive a lot of travelers. Also, there will be flight crews and staffs who will be staying there. So, the limited accommodation facilities here may not be enough.

Instead of staying in Manthali itself, you can leave Kathamndu early morning like at 3 or 4 AM to catch the same day flight to Lukla. 

HOW WE DO OR RECOMMEND?

We, Nepal Everest Himalaya Hiking Adventure Company , always come out with the best plans and operations. Reaching Manthali from Kathmandu to Manthali via our private vehicle will take around 3 hours To catch your scheduled flight to Lukla, you have to reach the Manthali Airport on time.

You can drive to Manthali early in the morning, at around 4 am. But we think that early driving isn’t the best choice for our Trekking HIKING Traveler . Driving to Manthali half asleep and boarding on the Lukla flight will make it hectic for you. On the top, you’ll have to trek to Phakding after reaching Lukla. This will be tiring if you drive to Manthali in the early morning.

Alternative to Ramechhap Lukla Flight

For those who want to escape road travel there is an option of a helicopter ride. Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight costs US Dollor 1999 per flight which accommodates 5 people in it.  The helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 40 to 50 minutes to reach the Tenzing Norgay Airport, Lukla (2,860m).

Overland Tranportation Cost to/from Manthali Airport from Your Place in Kathmandu 

1. Car with Driver (The Capacity of Car is 5 persons with driver): Total Cost is: US Dollar 120

2. Jeep with Driver (The Capacity of Jeep is 7 persons with driver); Total Cost is: US Dollar 170

3. Hiace-Bus (The Capacity of Hiace-Bus is 15 persons with driver): Total Cost is: US Dollar 180

For Kathmandu to Manthali Aiport Transport Service, please visit at: https://www.nepaltrekkinginhimalaya.com/pages/kathmandu-to-manthali-airport-transport

For any queries or to book the Air Ticket and to organize Overland Transporation to/from Manthali Airport , please feel free to contact us at nepalhimalayanhiking@gmail.com