Non-stop flights to Kathmandu (KTM)
Tribhuvan International Airport is the largest airport in Nepal. In total there are 42 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kathmandu, spread around 40 cities in 16 countries. Currently, there are 12 domestic flights to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and adventure.
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All direct flights to Kathmandu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kathmandu Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 9,224 flights arriving at Kathmandu Airport, which are 307 flights per day or 13 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 5 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Kathmandu are routes from Pokhara (PKR) in Nepal and Biratnagar (BIR), also in Nepal. These two routes together are operated 2380 times this month, and make up for 26% of all monthly arrivals at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The longest flight to Kathmandu KTM is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 2,047 miles (3,295 km).
List of all direct flights to Kathmandu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kathmandu, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kathmandu.
Airlines flying to Kathmandu
Currently, there are 31 airlines that fly to Kathmandu. Most flights to Kathmandu are operated by Buddha Air, as they connect 13 airports to KTM. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most KTM flights:
Business class flights to Kathmandu
There are 18 airports that have flights to Kathmandu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KTM are listed below:
First class flights to Kathmandu
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to Kathmandu, which is Seoul (ICN).
International flights to Kathmandu
Flights from Bangladesh to Kathmandu
Dhaka is the only city in Bangladesh with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Dhaka, you can fly non-stop with Biman Airlines or Himalaya Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Bhutan to Kathmandu
In Bhutan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Paro. From Paro, direct flights are offered by Bhutan Airlines, Druk Air and FlexFlight.
Flights from China to Kathmandu
In China there are several airports with flights to Kathmandu (8 in total).
From Beijing Daxing, direct flights are offered by Himalaya Airlines.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Sichuan Airlines.
From Chongqing, you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Himalaya Airlines.
From Guangzhou, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern.
From Kunming, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Lhasa, Qingdao and Shanghai, all direct flights to Kathmandu are operated by Himalaya Airlines.
Flights from Hong Kong to Kathmandu
There is 1 airport in Hong Kong that has a direct connection to Kathmandu, which is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, you can fly non-stop with Cathay Pacific (Oneworld) or Nepal Airlines.
Flights from India to Kathmandu
There are 5 airports in India that have non-stop flights to Kathmandu.
From Bengaluru, direct flights are offered by Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Kolkata, the only airline with direct flights is Air India (Star Alliance).
From Mumbai, you can fly non-stop with IndiGo Airlines or Nepal Airlines.
From New Delhi, airlines that operate direct flights are Air India (Star Alliance), Bhutan Airlines, FlexFlight, IndiGo Airlines, Nepal Airlines and Vistara.
From Varanasi, direct flights are offered by Buddha Air.
Flights from Japan to Kathmandu
In Japan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Tokyo. From Tokyo, direct flights are offered by Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Kuwait to Kathmandu
Kuwait City is the only city in Kuwait with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Kuwait City, direct flights are offered by Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Malaysia to Kathmandu
There is 1 airport in Malaysia that has a direct connection to Kathmandu, which is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Kathmandu, which are Batik Air, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and Nepal Airlines.
Flights from Qatar to Kathmandu
Doha is the only city in Qatar with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines and Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Kathmandu
In Saudi Arabia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Dammam. From Dammam, you can fly non-stop with Himalaya Airlines or Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Singapore to Kathmandu
There is 1 airport in Singapore that has a direct connection to Kathmandu, which is Singapore. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from South Korea to Kathmandu
In South Korea, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Seoul. From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Korean Air (SkyTeam).
Flights from Sri Lanka to Kathmandu
Colombo is the only city in Sri Lanka with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Colombo, direct flights are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Thailand to Kathmandu
If you are looking for a direct flight from Thailand to Kathmandu, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Bangkok, you can fly non-stop with Nepal Airlines or Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
From Bangkok (Don Muang), the only airline with direct flights is Thai Lion Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Turkey to Kathmandu
There is 1 airport in Turkey that has a direct connection to Kathmandu, which is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Kathmandu
In United Arab Emirates, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Kathmandu.
From Abu Dhabi, direct flights are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Flydubai, Himalaya Airlines and Nepal Airlines.
From Dubai (Sharjah), you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Air Arabia. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Domestic flights to Kathmandu
Flights from Nepal to Kathmandu
There are lots of domestic flights to Kathmandu (KTM). 12 airports in Nepal have direct flights to the airport.
From Bhadrapur / Chandragadhi, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines.
From Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Kathmandu, which are Buddha Air, Nepal Airlines, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
From Bharatpur, you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Buddha Air.
From Biratnagar, direct flights are offered by Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
From Dhangadhi, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
From Janakpur, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines.
From Nepalgunj and Pokhara, you can fly with Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
From Rajbiraj, you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Buddha Air.
From Simara, Bara, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines.
From Surkhet and Tumlingtar, all direct flights to Kathmandu are operated by Buddha Air.
Alternative airports near Kathmandu
Flying to an alternative airport near Kathmandu could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kathmandu (KTM) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Simara, Bara (SIF) and Bharatpur (BHR).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kathmandu?
There are 2 airports in Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Simara Airport (SIF).
What is the best airport to fly into Kathmandu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
How many airlines fly to Kathmandu?
There are 31 airlines flying to Kathmandu from 42 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Kathmandu?
Buddha Air, Nepal Airlines and Himalaya Airlines operate most flights to Kathmandu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kathmandu?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Kathmandu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kathmandu?
There are roughly 9,224 flights arriving at Kathmandu every month (or 2,149 flights each week), from a total of 42 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kathmandu Airport?
The official name of Kathmandu Airport is Tribhuvan International Airport.
What is the airport code of Kathmandu Airport?
The airport code of Kathmandu Airport is KTM.
What are the most popular flights to Kathmandu?
Pokhara, Biratnagar and Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar are the 3 most popular routes to Kathmandu. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kathmandu, please use our flight map.
