All airports in Nepal, including Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, will remain closed until 12 pm on Wednesday, according to airport authorities. Flights were suspended from 2 pm on Tuesday due to rising unrest. As a result, hundreds of passengers have been left stranded both in Nepal and abroad, with all takeoffs and landings halted since afternoon on September 9. Moreover, the Nepali Army has taken command inside and outside the airport to maintain the security.
General Manager of the Tribhuvan International Airport, Hansa Raj Pandey informed that the authorities will review the situation before deciding whether to reopen airport after Wednesday noon, as reported by The Kathmandu Post.
Nepal Army Takes Over Tribhuvan Airport
“The Nepali Army has taken command inside and outside the airport, and we are assured about overall security. But given the current situation, we cannot fully guarantee the safety of planes and passengers,” Pandey said.
Nepal’s airline, Buddha Air also stated that its operations would be affected on Wednesday and apologised for the inconvenience. “We will continue to provide regular updates regarding flight schedules and related information,” the airline said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Indian airlines, IndiGo and SpiceJet issued travel advisory, announcing that their operations to and from Kathmandu remain suspended.
IndiGo tweets, "In view of the prevailing situation in Kathmandu, the airport has been closed for operations. Consequently, all flights to and from Kathmandu stand suspended as of now. If your travel is impacted, you may conveniently opt for an alternate flight or claim a refund… pic.twitter.com/65sUimUPzE
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2025
