Pokhara Airport - PKR
The capital of Gandaki Pradesh and metropolitan city of Pokhara is home to Pokhara Airport (PKR), located at the heart of the city. It is a regional airport that provides regular flights to Nepal's capital and largest city Kathmandu and Jomsom, as well as seasonal flights to Manang.
Best Time to Visit
Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Pokhara Airport (PKR) is often used as a diversion airport for Nepal's main airport in its capital of Kathmandu. It features a short 1,433-meter long runway and a small apron that can accommodate eight propeller planes at most. The airport services flights by Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines going to Bhairahawa, Bharatpur, Kathmandu, Nepal Airlines and Simrik Airlines going to Kathmandu, Summit Air and Tara Air going to Jomson, and Sita Air going to Kathmandu and Jomson. It is also the gateway to nearby locations such as Gharipatan, Pokhari Patan, Melapatan, Ram Ghat, Kajipokhari, Gairapatan, Nadipur, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Well-rated accommodations surround the PKR Hotel such as the 5-star Pokhara Grande. This hotel is located 0.5 miles away from the airport, which offers an outdoor pool, free shuttle services and beautiful rooms. Alternate hotels close to the airport include the Shangri-La Village Resort and the Temple Tree Resort & Spa.
Pokhara Airport (PKR) sits near three local airports, namely Baglung Airport (BGL) 31 kilometers away, Manang Airport (NGX) 45 kilometers away, and Chaurjahari Airport (HRJ) 72 kilometers away. Several domestic airports are also accessible from Pokhara Airport (PKR), including Bharatpur Airport (BHR), Gautam Buddha Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, and Gorakhpur Airport (GOP). Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 209 kilometers away.
