Nepal, Sept. 23 -- Nepal's leading private airline, Buddha Air, is resuming direct flights to Kolkata from October 19.

The Kathmandu-Kolkata service will operate three times a week i.e. on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, using a 72-seater ATR-72 aircraft. Flights will depart from Kathmandu at 7:00 AM and return from Kolkata at 9:20 AM local time. The flight duration is about 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Introductory fares start at Rs 13,353 for a one-way ticket, with the maximum fare going up to Rs 31,200, according to travel agencies. Bookings are now open both online and through offices.

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