PM Modi to inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport on Oct 20 | PICS

The Kushinagar airport's new terminal building, which is spread across 3,600 square meter, was built at a cost of Rs 260 crore by the Centre-run Airports Authority of India (AAI) in association with the Uttar Pradesh government.

Direct aviation connectivity with South Asian countries will make it easier for tourists arriving from Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore to reach Kushinagar and experience the rich heritage of the region.

Tourism inflow is expected to rise by 20 per cent with inauguration of the airport.

The terminal building at Kushinagar airport is capable of handling 300 passengers during the peak hours.