Kathmandu Airport Reopens to Civilian Flights

Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport has resumed civilian flight operations after being closed on Tuesday due to violent protests in parts of Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said the suspension was

lifted following a decision of the Tribhuvan International Airport Security Committee. “We hereby inform that the flights suspended due to adverse circumstances would now be lifted, which has been made in accordance with the decision of the Tribhuvan International Airport Security Committee meeting held today,” the authority said.

Airport officials advised passengers to stay in touch with their respective airlines for updated flight information and to carry official tickets and identification documents when travelling.

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Operations were halted on Tuesday (September 9) after agitators attempted to enter the airport premises during nationwide anti-government demonstrations. "We had closed the airport due to security reasons as we saw smoke in some areas surrounding the airport as well as parts of the runway," an airport spokesperson said.

Air India Express has announced special support measures for travellers affected by the unrest. "In view of the

prevailing situation in Nepal, we are offering guests booked to travel to or from Nepal up to September 17, 2025, the support and flexibility to freely reschedule their journeys to any future travel date with a complete waiver of change fees or any fare difference. Alternatively, guests who elect to cancel their bookings for these dates would receive a full refund to their original mode of payment or travel agent."

The temporary shutdown affected both domestic and international flights, leaving many

passengers, including foreign nationals, stranded. The Nepal Army and tourism stakeholders were assisting those caught in the disruption.

The Hotel Association Nepal urged the creation of a safe environment for tourists and provided a hotline number to support those requiring accommodation. "As the country is passing through a difficult situation and the airport remains closed, it is necessary to manage the stranded tourists," the association said.

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With flights now resumed, services are expected to stabilise, though passengers have been asked to confirm schedules directly with airlines before travelling.