โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
International โ Domestic
90
minutes
International โ International
120
minutes
Interline Connections
150
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Tribhuvan International Airport serves as Nepal's primary gateway, featuring separate domestic and international terminals connected by ground transportation and walking paths. The domestic terminal handles flights to various Nepalese destinations including mountain airstrips, featuring basic check-in facilities designed for small aircraft operations, simplified security screening appropriate for domestic travel, departure gates with minimal amenities including small cafes serving dal bhat and tea, limited shopping for trekking supplies and local products, and basic waiting areas often crowded during peak trekking seasons. The international terminal processes all foreign flights and serves as the hub for Nepal Airlines, featuring check-in facilities with counters for various international carriers, security screening systems often experiencing delays during peak tourist seasons, immigration processing with dedicated lines for Nepalese citizens and foreign visitors requiring visas on arrival or pre-arranged permits, customs facilities designed for processing trekking equipment and tourist goods with duty-free allowances, limited duty-free shopping featuring Nepalese handicrafts, pashmina shawls, and traditional artifacts, dining options including Nepalese restaurants serving traditional dal bhat and momo alongside basic international options, modest lounge facilities primarily serving transit passengers, and essential passenger services including currency exchange for Nepalese rupees, medical facilities equipped for altitude-related issues, tourist information desks providing trekking and cultural guidance, and ground transportation coordination for the journey to Kathmandu's Thamel district, with special processing areas for mountaineering expeditions requiring equipment inspections and permits verification.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow extra time for immigration during trekking seasons.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
75
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Bharatpur Airport (BHR) serves the Chitwan District with a single domestic terminal building that handles both arrivals and departures. The terminal features check-in counters, waiting lounges, and baggage handling facilities (currently manual/hand-search). While amenities are limited to basic snack shops and restrooms, the airport is a vital gateway for tourists visiting Chitwan National Park. A new, modern terminal building is currently under construction to expand capacity and improve passenger comfort.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow extra time for transfers and local security procedures.
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