---
iata: BWA
name: Gautam Buddha International Airport
city: Siddharthanagar
country: Nepal
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://caanepal.gov.np/'
sources:
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautam_Buddha_International_Airport'
  - 'https://caanepal.gov.np/'
  - 'https://www.flightsfrom.com/BWA'
quickFacts:
  - IATA BWA / ICAO VNBW — Gautam Buddha International Airport
  - 'GPS 27.5057, 83.4163 · Siddharthanagar, Nepal'
  - International and domestic passenger facilities
  - Confirm the live airline schedule and operating day
bentoTips:
  - label: Schedule
    title: Confirm operating day
    summary: Confirm operating day
    category: timing
  - label: Terminal
    title: International and domestic facilities
    summary: International and domestic facilities
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Keep a backup snack
    summary: Keep a backup snack
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Check live operations
    summary: Check live operations
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 5.2
slug: bwa
region: South Asia
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# Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA)
Siddharthanagar, Nepal · South Asia
Lumbini-area gateway; verify operating date and road plan.
## Airportist Score

**5.2 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 5.8 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.2 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 5.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 5.6 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 3.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: International and domestic passenger facilities
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Lumbini itineraries
- Southwest Nepal access

## Watch out for

- Thin schedules
- Road transfer to Lumbini
- No published MCT or security minutes

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