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Lukla flights wait for the weather
Lukla airport, Lukla, Koshi Province
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Flights to and from Lukla depend on clear mountain weather and are often delayed or cancelled, sometimes for days.
The lesson
Build buffer days into an Everest trek before your international flight home.
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