Airport

MEY Meghauli Airport

Meghauli Airport (MEY) serves Pokhara, about 80 km south of Pokhara. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMEY
ICAOVNMG
ServesPokhara
From centre81 km
TimezoneAsia/Katmandu
Elevation183 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Meghauli Airport to Pokhara

The airport is about 80 km south of Pokhara, about 85 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~59 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~85 minmetered
Private transfer~85 minfixed upfront
Car rental~85 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MEY to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Lumbini94 km99 min—
Kathmandu108 km114 min—
Bhaktapur119 km125 min—
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Which way suits you from Meghauli Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Meghauli Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Meghauli Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Meghauli Airport to the centre of Pokhara?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 80 km south of Pokhara, about 85 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Meghauli Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Meghauli Airport to Pokhara?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Meghauli Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Meghauli Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Meghauli Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes