Pokhara International Airport is preparing for international flights, with Sichuan Airlines planning flights to Australia via Chengdu and Bhutan Airlines seeking charter flights to Paro.
Sichuan Airlines of China has requested permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to operate flights from Pokhara to Australia via Chengdu. According to the authority, informal discussions have already taken place, and necessary procedures are being completed to grant approval. The airline plans to start regular flights from September. Previously, Sichuan Airlines had also operated chartered flights from Pokhara.
Meanwhile, Bhutan Airlines has requested permission to operate two to three charter flights from Pokhara to Paro International Airport. If approved, the airline plans to operate flights on September 28 and during October. CAAN noted that if these charter flights succeed, there is potential for establishing regular Pokhara–Paro–Delhi routes in the future.
Currently, Himalaya Airlines operates one regular weekly flight from Pokhara International Airport. With the addition of Sichuan Airlines and Bhutan Airlines, the airport is expected to become busier and more convenient for travelers. Constructed at a cost of NPR 22 billion, the airport has a capacity to serve up to 800,000 passengers annually.
This article was originally published on https://bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
