Domestic mountain routes can be delayed by weather, so leave buffer days before international flights.
Kathmandu flight guide
Flights to and from Kathmandu
Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport is Nepal's main international gateway and the key hub for mountain, trekking and regional domestic flights.
Tap any route below to compare fares for that destination.
Route snapshot
Kathmandu is the main international airport and domestic connection point for Nepal.
KTM links Nepal with India, the Gulf, Malaysia, Thailand and China, plus domestic flights to Pokhara, Bharatpur, Biratnagar and trekking gateways.
International direct flights
India, Gulf, Southeast Asia, China and regional routes
Published airline schedules change seasonally. Use this as a route guide and confirm exact dates before booking.
| Destination | Airport | Main airlines | Typical schedule | Travel role |
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Domestic and regional routes
Nepal domestic and mountain gateway routes
Domestic Nepal flying is weather-sensitive. Leave buffer days for trekking, mountain flights and separate international tickets.
Practical planning
Kathmandu planning
These notes keep the booking engine focused on real flights while still covering the ground-transfer and airport-choice issues travellers actually face.
Everest trekking flights may use Ramechhap in peak seasons; verify the actual departure airport.
Small aircraft and mountain routes often have tighter baggage limits than international flights.
Airline notes
Airlines, route patterns and connection warnings.
Main airlines to compare
Nepal Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, IndiGo, Air India, Qatar Airways, Emirates/flydubai, Thai Airways
Schedule note
Kathmandu weather, runway capacity and mountain-route conditions can affect schedules. Build extra time into itineraries, especially before international departures.
Plan and book
Flights, hotels, tours, car hire and insurance.
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- Hotels
- Tours and experiences
- Expedia car rentals
- Travel insurance
- Route snapshot prepared for tourism planning in August 2026; confirm live schedules before booking.
FAQ
Useful questions before booking
Can I book Kathmandu flights here?
Use the booking-search links to open live fare pages with travel partners. Confirm final fare rules, baggage, terminal and visa details before paying.
Are these schedules live?
No. This is an independent planning guide. Routes, aircraft and days of operation change seasonally, so always confirm current service before booking.
What is the self-transfer risk?
Separate tickets can require immigration, visa eligibility, arrival forms, baggage collection and recheck-in. If the first flight is late, the second airline may not protect the connection.
Where can I check airport codes?
Use Flights Airports for airport codes and map browsing, especially where a city or country has multiple practical airports.
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