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Simara Airport

Simara, Nepal

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Simara Airport

Simara, Nepal
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Nepal's domestic gateway serving the Bara district plains.

Location
Simara, Nepal
Simara Airport is a domestic airport located in Simara, the administrative headquarters of Bara District in Madhesh Province, Nepal. Situated in the Terai lowlands, it serves as an important air link between Kathmandu and the southern plains region of the country. The airport handles scheduled domestic flights operated by Nepali carriers, primarily connecting Simara to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. It plays a role in facilitating travel for government officials, business travelers, and residents of the surrounding Terai region who seek a faster alternative to road travel.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small domestic terminal with basic passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to and from Simara city center is available via local taxis and auto-rickshaws.
Airlines here
Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines are among the primary domestic carriers operating scheduled services at Simara Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Simara Airport is a domestic-only airport with no international scheduled services.
  • ›The airport is located in the flat Terai lowlands, making approaches relatively straightforward compared to Nepal's mountain airports.
  • ›Simara serves as a hub for industrial and commercial activity in Bara District, which hosts one of Nepal's largest industrial corridors.
  • ›Flight time between Simara and Kathmandu is approximately 20–25 minutes.
  • ›The airport uses ICAO code VNSI, consistent with Nepal's VN-prefix designation.
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Gateway to the Terai plains linking Birgunj to Kathmandu skies

Simara Airport (IATA: SIF) is a domestic airport located in Simara, a fast-growing industrial town in Bara District of Province No. 2, Nepal. Situated close to the Indian border town of Raxaul, it serves as a vital air link between the Terai lowlands and the capital Kathmandu. The airport is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and primarily handles Twin Otter and similar short-takeoff aircraft operations.

Terminals
  • Domestic Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi and auto-rickshaw services available outside the terminal
  • Local tempo (shared three-wheeler) routes to Simara town centre
  • Private vehicle hire from Simara or Birgunj
  • Road connection to Birgunj city approximately 10 km south
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Makalu Birgunj
  • Hotel Vishal Birgunj
  • Hotel Alka Birgunj
  • Hotel Annapurna Simara
Dining

Food options inside the airport are extremely limited, with only basic snacks and tea available at a small counter. Travellers are advised to eat beforehand in Simara town or Birgunj, where local Terai cuisine including dal-bhat and Madheshi dishes is widely available. The nearby town bazaar offers affordable local eateries a short ride from the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight status in advance as mountain weather and visibility changes can cause short-notice cancellations.
  • Arrive at least 45–60 minutes before departure as check-in closes early for small aircraft operations.
  • Carry exact local currency as ATM facilities at or near the airport are scarce.
  • The airport is close to the Nepal-India border at Birgunj-Raxaul, so keep your travel documents accessible if crossing overland.
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Simara Airport is a domestic airport located in Jitpur Simara serving Bara District, a district in Madhesh Province in Nepal. It also serves Birgunj, Nepal's fifth biggest city.

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