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LUA is the IATA airport code for Lukla, Nepal. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where LUA is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.
LUA is the IATA code for Lukla, Nepal. You'll see LUA on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.
Where is LUA airport located?
LUA serves Lukla, Nepal, at approximately 27.6833° N, 86.7333° E.
How do I get from LUA into the city?
Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Lukla on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.
What timezone is LUA in?
LUA operates on the Asia/Kathmandu timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.
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Lukla is served by LUA in Nepal.