Kathmandu, Jan. 27 -- International passenger numbers at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport rose to a record level in 2023, surpassing the 2018 figures, a strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns.

The airport's busiest year was 2018 when it had 4.38 million passengers.

According to the airport's statistics, 4.54 million international air travellers passed through the country's main gateway last year, up 30.18 percent from 2022.

The statistics show that last year saw 1.05 million additional passengers.

In terms of flight movement, Tribhuvan International Airport handled 31,460 take-offs and landings, up 29.40 percent compared to 2022.

The airport authority said that the rise in the number of touri...