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Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app)

Name: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app)
Brand: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app)

Up to date as of October 22, 2026

The website and apps of Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport: free Wi-Fi in the international terminal, prepaid taxis, a free shuttle to the domestic terminal, visa-on-arrival rules and what you may carry.

What it helps with

Live flight boardDepartures and arrivals.
Domestic flightsLukla, Pokhara.
Getting to the cityTaxi and ride apps.

About Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app)

TIA’s site is in English and Nepali, and the airport has its own apps for iPhone and Android. It explains help desks in the terminals, free Wi-Fi throughout the international terminal, the pre-paid taxi service, city buses and private cars, a free shuttle bus between the international and domestic terminals, and parking where pick-ups get five minutes free. It also covers tourist visas on arrival, business visas, free visas for children under 10, and rules on liquids, medicines and power banks.

Key Features

Visa on arrival: Rules for tourist and business visas, free for children under 10.
Free Wi-Fi: Throughout the international terminal.
Transport: Pre-paid taxis, city buses and a free shuttle to domestic flights.
Travel rules: Liquids, medicines, power banks and prohibited items.

How to Get Started

Open tiairport.com.np or install the TIA app.
Read the visa-on-arrival page before the flight.
After landing, connect to the free Wi-Fi.
Take a pre-paid taxi, or the free shuttle if you connect to a domestic flight.

Before you use it

Good to know: The domestic terminal is a separate building next to the international one.
Limits: Mountain flights such as Lukla are often delayed by weather; keep spare days.

English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app) work with a foreign bank card in Nepal?: Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app) available in English?: Yes, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app) has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app)?: No, an international phone number generally works for Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app).
Do I need local ID or residency for Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app)?: No, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app)?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA website and app) cost?: Free