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Pokhara International Airport welcomes first daily international flight

The facility received its initial scheduled daily commercial connection on Wednesday following a lengthy wait.

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  • Pokhara International Airport welcomed its first daily commercial international flight on Wednesday.
  • Politicians have historically favoured Kathmandu airport over regional facilities like PIA and GBIA.
  • Sustaining operations requires ongoing diplomatic talks to attract airlines to Bhairahawa and Pokhara.

Pokhara International Airport marked a significant milestone on Wednesday by receiving its inaugural scheduled daily commercial international flight. The development comes after a lengthy wait for the facility, which is one of two new international aviation hubs established in the country alongside Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa. Despite the launch of these facilities, political leaders and policymakers have continued to favour Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. This persistent preference has directly restricted regular operations at both Pokhara International Airport and Gautam Buddha International Airport. Maintaining scheduled services requires persistent diplomatic discussions with foreign nations to encourage airlines to serve Bhairahawa and enhance international connections in Pokhara. Observers suggest that securing consistent flights could eventually lead to higher traffic volumes across these regional aviation facilities.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/pokhara-international-airport-welcomes-first-daily-international-20261004

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