Nepal Aviation Permits

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Civil Aviation Authority

Name: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
Website: https://caanepal.gov.np
Contact: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Head Office, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Estimated Processing Time

Slow Overflight: 7 days Landing: 7 days

Requirements by Operation Type

Prior permission required. Same documentation and lead time requirements as non-scheduled commercial operations.

Prior permission required. 7 working day lead time for landing permits. Non-scheduled and chartered flights require prior approval from CAAN.

Governed by bilateral air service agreements. States with ASAs have specific 7-day application format requirements.

Overflight Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; 7 working days for states with bilateral/multilateral ASAs with Nepal
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: No CAA processing fees; permission fee of USD 56.50 payable via bank voucher at Rastriya Banijya Bank, Bishal Bazar, Kathmandu

Remarks:

Director General of CAAN assigns a Flight Permission Number (FPN) upon approval. Quoting FPN is mandatory on all flight plans. CAAN working hours 0400Z to 1200Z.

Application Process:

Apply to CAAN Air Transport Department at least 48 hours prior to departure. States with bilateral/multilateral ASAs must apply 7 working days in advance using provided format. Pay USD 56.50 permission fee via bank voucher.

Landing Permit

Required: Yes
Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
Lead Time: 7 working days (flight should operate on 8th day)
Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
Fees: USD 57 CAA processing fee for landing permit; airport landing and parking charges additional

Remarks:

Short-notice permission can be obtained subject to CAAN approval. Standard airworthiness, insurance, registration, and crew certification documentation required.

Application Process:

Apply to CAAN at least 7 working days prior. Submit aircraft airworthiness certificates, insurance documentation, registration certificates, and crew certifications. Short-notice requests at CAAN discretion.

Cabotage

Not permitted for foreign operators

General Remarks

Nepal charges modest fees for both overflight (USD 56.50) and landing (USD 57) permits. Terrain and weather in Nepal create unique operational challenges. CAAN assigns Flight Permission Numbers which must be quoted on all plans.

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