Fixed Departure Everyday! “Namche to Lukla helicopter schedule / Timetable”
| Flight route | Dep. Time Everyday | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Namche to Lukla | 08:30 AM | 5 Seating Capacity |
| Namche to Lukla | 10:00 AM | 5 Seating Capacity |
| Namche to Lukla | 03:30 PM | 5 Seating Capacity |
Overview
Namche to Lukla helicopter flight is a short helicopter flight. The helicopter will pick you up at Namche helipad and drop you at Lukla Airport. Namche bazaar is a famous village for trekkers doing any treks in the Everest region. Trekkers usually spend a couple of nights at Namche. While starting the trek to Everest base camp or Gokyo lakes, they spend two nights at Namche to stroll around and get acclimatized. While on the way back, they stay one night at Namche to celebrate the end of the trip. Namche has verities of restaurants, pubs, live music and bars.
Namche to Lukla helicopter flight is ideal for those who want to skip a day’s walk back to Lukla. The flight itself is very cheap. If you are a group of 5 pax, it will only cost you USD $150 Per Person. The flight is a great deal.
Not all trekkers trek to Everest base camp. Some do a 2/3 day trek, see Everest and surrounding mountains and return. Namche to Lukla helicopter flight is very popular among these travellers. Also, many climbers who climb different mountains tend to fly from Namche to Lukla early morning and then take a fixed-wing flight from Lukla to Kathmandu on the same day. Many Costumers choose to fly from Namche to Kathmandu by Helicopter.
Namche to Lukla helicopter flight price (Cost)
Namche to Lukla helicopter flight costs USD $200 Per Person on a shared helicopter of 5 passengers. Prices differ, and there are offers now and then. The price can go as low as USD $120 per person, depending on the number of passengers travelling together.
ADD-ONs
You can make the flight more interesting by adding sightseeing over the Everest base camp. The ADD-ONs is available for private flight only. The helicopter will pick you up at Namche, fly over the Everest base camp and Khumbu icefall and drop you at Lukla. Adding the portion will cost you USD $900 Extra (not per Person). This is considered an excellent deal among all the flights in the Everest region. The flight itself is a scenic ride and worth an unforgettable memory.
Where is Namche helipad?
Namche helipad lies at the edge of Namche bazaar. Below is the google map link
Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/9n1kBqchdRZoJsJa9
For a private flight, the flight costs USD 650. The helicopter can carry a maximum of 5 pax (450 KG in Total with baggage)
