How to find cheap flights to Pokhara Airport (PKR)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Pokhara Airport is Rs219,717. A return plane ticket to PKR right now is Rs373,381.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to PKR rises or falls.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Pokhara, where Pokhara Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines tend to offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Pokhara by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you browse prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Search for plane tickets to Pokhara Airport that have one stop or more. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Pokhara
May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Pokhara.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PKR that suits your schedule and budget.
If you want to experience Pokhara at its liveliest, lock in your flights to PKR for July. Going on holiday during peak seasons often means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Pokhara then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 17ºC and 33ºC, June is when Pokhara is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 21ºC.
With one day of rain on average, December is the driest month in Pokhara.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 27 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Pokhara Airport (PKR): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Pokhara in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Pokhara Airport with one of these popular airlines:
PKR is in the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to PKR. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Pokhara Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Getting to central Pokhara from Pokhara Airport (PKR)
The distance from PKR to central Pokhara is about 6 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to PKR.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Pokhara is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Pokhara highlights
Jump off your flight to Pokhara and go straight to these well-known attractions:
Phewa Lake: Around 3 kilometres west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Sarangkot View Point: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres northwest of the centre of Pokhara.
How to get to Bharatpur from Pokhara Airport (PKR)
Heading for the nearby city of Bharatpur? It's about 129 kilometres from PKR. Give yourself around 3 hours 10 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Butwāl
Butwāl is another city that's easy to get to from Pokhara Airport. It's around 72 kilometres away.
It takes 5 hours 10 minutes or so to drive to Butwāl.
Explore more of Nepal
There's loads more of Nepal ready to be uncovered. About 145 kilometres east of Pokhara, set out for Kathmandu. On the must-see list? Start with Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Patan is another popular destination in Nepal and is roughly 145 kilometres southeast of Pokhara. Zero in on some of the best places like Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.
Or head for Bharatpur, roughly 72 kilometres southeast of Pokhara. Elephant Breeding Centre, NARAYANI RIVERSIDE and Chauki hills are just a taste of what's waiting.
