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Bhadrapur Airport

Bhadrapur, Nepal

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Bhadrapur Airport

Bhadrapur, Nepal

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Eastern Nepal's gateway to the Mechi Zone.

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Bhadrapur, Nepal

Bhadrapur Airport (IATA: BDP, ICAO: VNCG) is a domestic airport serving Bhadrapur, the headquarters of Jhapa District in the Mechi Zone of eastern Nepal. It provides an important air link between the eastern Terai region and Kathmandu, facilitating travel for residents and visitors in one of Nepal's most fertile agricultural areas. The airport operates limited scheduled services and is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). Due to its relatively short runway and basic infrastructure, it is served primarily by smaller turboprop aircraft. The surrounding region is known for tea cultivation and is close to the borders of India and the Indian state of West Bengal.

Terminals

The airport has a single, modest terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Bhadrapur city center and nearby towns is primarily via local taxis and buses available outside the terminal.

Airlines here

Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines have historically operated scheduled services to and from Bhadrapur Airport.

Notable facts

›Located in Jhapa District, one of Nepal's most agriculturally productive regions.
›The airport connects eastern Nepal to Kathmandu via domestic flights.
›Managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
›The region near the airport is close to the Indian border with West Bengal.
›Jhapa District is famous for tea gardens, making the area a minor tourist destination.

Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Gateway to the lush terai plains of eastern Nepal

Bhadrapur Airport is a domestic airport serving Bhadrapur, the headquarters of Jhapa District in the fertile terai region of eastern Nepal. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, it connects this tea-growing lowland area with Kathmandu and other domestic destinations. The airport plays a vital role for travellers heading to Ilam tea gardens, Kakarbhitta border crossing, and the broader eastern Nepal region.

Terminals

Domestic Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.

Ground Transport

Taxi and auto-rickshaw services available outside the terminal
Local buses connecting Bhadrapur to Birtamode and Kakarbhitta
Private vehicle hire from Bhadrapur town
Jeep sharing services toward Ilam and hill districts

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Rajbangshi, Bhadrapur
Hotel Frontier, Birtamode
Hotel Himalayan, Kakarbhitta
Hotel Dream Park, Birtamode

Dining

Food options inside the airport are extremely limited, typically offering basic snacks and tea. Birtamode and Kakarbhitta, both within short driving distance, offer a wider selection of Nepali daal-bhat restaurants, Indian-style eateries, and local teashops. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport or immediately upon reaching town.

Traveller Tips

Carry cash as ATM facilities near the airport are limited; exchange currency in Birtamode or Kakarbhitta.
Flights from Bhadrapur are highly weather-dependent and subject to delays, especially during monsoon season.
Kakarbhitta, the nearest India-Nepal border crossing, is only about 12 km away and easily reachable by local transport.
Book domestic tickets in advance through Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines, the main carriers serving this route.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Togo

Yeti Airways

Routes

BDP → KTMYT · J41

Aircraft operating here

British Aerospace Jetstream 411 routes

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