Which airport should I fly into for Biratnagar?

The closest airport, Biratnagar Airport (BIR), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Biratnagar?

The nearest is about 2 mi (3 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Biratnagar?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Biratnagar

The closest airports to Biratnagar, Nepal: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Biratnagar, Nepal is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BIR	Biratnagar AirportBiratnagar, Nepal	2 mi / 3 km	6 min	Regional
RJB	Rajbiraj AirportRajbiraj, Nepal	32 mi / 52 km	58 min	Regional
BHP	Bhojpur AirportBhojpur, Nepal	50 mi / 80 km	1 hr 29 min	Regional
BDP	Bhadrapur AirportBhadrapur, Nepal	51 mi / 82 km	1 hr 31 min	Regional
TMI	Tumling Tar AirportTumling Tar, Nepal	60 mi / 96 km	1 hr 47 min	Regional
LDN	Lamidanda AirportLamidanda, Nepal	66 mi / 107 km	1 hr 59 min	Regional
IXB	Bagdogra AirportSiliguri, India	67 mi / 108 km	2 hr	Regional
TPJ	Suketar AirportTaplejung, Nepal	67 mi / 108 km	2 hr	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Biratnagar Airport (BIR) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Biratnagar. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BIR.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BIR saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Biratnagar is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road.