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Rajbiraj Airport (RJB)

Rajbiraj, Nepal · small airport · 26.510° 86.734° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeRJB
ICAO CodeVNRB
Typesmall airport
NameRajbiraj Airport
MunicipalityRajbiraj
CountryNepal
ContinentAS
Latitude26.510° N
Longitude86.734° E
Elevation250 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryNepal
ISO Code
RegionRajbiraj
Continent CodeAS
IANA TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+5:45
DST OffsetUTC+5:45
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – March
Dry season across much of Asia
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving RJB

SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (26.5°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Rajbiraj Airport (RJB/VNRB) is a small domestic airport serving Rajbiraj, a commercial town in Nepal's Madhesh Province near the Indian border. It sits in the eastern Terai and has a single runway, handling limited domestic flights that historically connect the Saptari region with Kathmandu. The airport is modest in size but remains an important local gateway for business, pilgrimage, and family travel.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors call the airline or airport before leaving for the terminal—flights at Rajbiraj can be delayed, combined, or cancelled at short notice, and the small terminal may only open close to departure time.
🚖 Getting There

Taxis and auto-rickshaws are the most convenient way to reach Rajbiraj Airport from town; agree on the fare before you start. Local buses and tempos serve nearby roads but may not drop you at the terminal entrance, so ask the driver to let you off at the airport gate. During the monsoon, allow extra time because rain can slow roads and cause local flooding.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Rajbiraj Airport located?
A: It is in Rajbiraj, Saptari District, Madhesh Province, southeastern Nepal, just a few kilometers from the city center.

Q: What flights operate at Rajbiraj Airport?
A: It mainly handles domestic flights, typically to Kathmandu when services are active; schedules can be seasonal or suspended, so confirm with the airline before travel.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small domestic airport, it offers basic terminal facilities such as check-in, security, and waiting areas; dining and shopping options are very limited.

Q: How far is the airport from Rajbiraj city?
A: It is only a short drive from central Rajbiraj, usually around 10–15 minutes by taxi or auto-rickshaw depending on traffic.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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