Airport
Surkhet Airport (SKH)
Surkhet Airport is a domestic gateway to Birendranagar, Surkhet District and Karnali Province in mid-western Nepal. Compare transfer options to the city centre and nearby destinations across the Surkhet Valley and surrounding districts.
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About Surkhet Airport
Surkhet Airport is the main domestic airport serving Birendranagar and the wider Surkhet District in Karnali Province, Nepal. It functions as an important air link for mid-western Nepal, connecting the region with Kathmandu and supporting access to remote districts such as Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Mugu and Dolpa.
Located about 1.5 km east of central Birendranagar, the airport has a single asphalt runway of 1,255 metres and a compact passenger terminal. Scheduled flights are operated between Surkhet and Kathmandu, with Buddha Air and Shree Airlines among the carriers serving the route.
Because of its position in the Surkhet Valley, the airport is a practical gateway for travellers continuing to Birendranagar and nearby towns. Taxis and vans are available outside the terminal, while road links connect the airport with the city centre and surrounding areas.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Surkhet Airport operates passenger services through a single compact terminal building that handles domestic arrivals and departures in one shared area.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Surkhet Airport
Transfers
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