Non-stop flights from Kathmandu (KTM)
Kathmandu Airport (IATA: KTM, ICAO: VNKT), also known as Tribhuvan International Airport, is the largest airport in Nepal. Kathmandu Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 40 destinations in 17 countries.
At present, there are 13 domestic flights from Kathmandu.
The longest flight from Kathmandu KTM is a 2,047 mile (3,295 km) non-stop route to Istanbul IST. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and 35 minutes and is operated by Turkish Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Kathmandu Popular destinations from Kathmandu Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights First Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Kathmandu
In total there are 30 airlines flying from and to Kathmandu. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Kathmandu
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Kathmandu, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Kathmandu that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Kathmandu
There are 18 airports that have flights from Kathmandu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from KTM are listed below:
First class flights from Kathmandu
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Kathmandu, which is Seoul (ICN).
International flights from Kathmandu
Flights from Kathmandu to Bangladesh
Dhaka is the only destination in Bangladesh with direct flights from Kathmandu. You can fly non-stop to Dhaka with Biman Airlines or Himalaya Airlines.
Flights from Kathmandu to Bhutan
In Bhutan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Paro. You can fly non-stop to Paro with Bhutan Airlines or Druk Air.
Flights from Kathmandu to China
There are 3 destinations in China that have non-stop flights from Kathmandu.
Direct flights to Chengdu are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Guangzhou is China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Kunming with Himalaya Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in February 2023.
Flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong
There is 1 destination in Hong Kong that has a direct connection from Kathmandu, which is Hong Kong. You can fly non-stop to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific (Oneworld) or Nepal Airlines.
Flights from Kathmandu to India
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kathmandu to India, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Bengaluru are offered by Nepal Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Kolkata is Air India (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Mumbai are offered by IndiGo Airlines, Nepal Airlines and Vistara.
From Kathmandu to New Delhi there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air India (Star Alliance), IndiGo Airlines, Nepal Airlines and Vistara.
Direct flights to Varanasi are offered by Buddha Air.
Flights from Kathmandu to Japan
In Japan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Tokyo. Direct flights to Tokyo are offered by Nepal Airlines.
Flights from Kathmandu to Kuwait
Kuwait City is the only destination in Kuwait with direct flights from Kathmandu. Non-stop flights to Kuwait City are offered by Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways.
Flights from Kathmandu to Malaysia
There is 1 destination in Malaysia that has a direct connection from Kathmandu, which is Kuala Lumpur. From Kathmandu to Kuala Lumpur there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld), Malindo Air and Nepal Airlines.
Flights from Kathmandu to Oman
Muscat is the only destination in Oman with direct flights from Kathmandu. Direct flights to Muscat are offered by SalamAir. This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in March.
Flights from Kathmandu to Qatar
In Qatar, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Doha. Non-stop flights to Doha are offered by Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines and Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Kathmandu to Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, there are 2 destinations from Kathmandu.
Direct flights to Dammam are offered by Himalaya Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in June.
You can fly non-stop to Riyadh with Himalaya Airlines or Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in February and ends in March.
Flights from Kathmandu to Singapore
There is 1 destination in Singapore that has a direct connection from Kathmandu, which is Singapore. Direct flights to Singapore are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kathmandu to South Korea
In South Korea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Seoul. Direct flights to Seoul are offered by Korean Air (SkyTeam).
Flights from Kathmandu to Sri Lanka
Colombo is the only destination in Sri Lanka with direct flights from Kathmandu. Direct flights to Colombo are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Kathmandu to Thailand
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kathmandu to Thailand, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Bangkok with Nepal Airlines or Thai Smile.
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai Lion Air.
Flights from Kathmandu to Turkey
There is 1 destination in Turkey that has a direct connection from Kathmandu, which is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kathmandu to United Arab Emirates
There are 3 destinations in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights from Kathmandu.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by InterSky.
Non-stop flights to Dubai are offered by Flydubai, Himalaya Airlines and Nepal Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Dubai (Sharjah) with Air Arabia.
Domestic flights from Kathmandu
Flights from Kathmandu to Nepal
There are lots of domestic flights from Kathmandu (KTM). 13 airports in Nepal have direct flights from the airport.
Non-stop flights to Bhadrapur / Chandragadhi are offered by Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
From Kathmandu to Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Buddha Air, Shree Airlines, Simrik Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Bharatpur with Buddha Air or Simrik Airlines.
From Kathmandu to Biratnagar there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Buddha Air, Shree Airlines, Simrik Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Dhangadhi with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Janakpur are offered by Buddha Air, Simrik Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
Direct flights to Lukla are offered by Yeti Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in February 2023.
To Nepalgunj and Pokhara, you can fly with Buddha Air, Shree Airlines, Simrik Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Rajbiraj is Buddha Air.
Non-stop flights to Simara, Bara are offered by Buddha Air, Simrik Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Surkhet with Buddha Air.
You can fly non-stop to Tumlingtar with Buddha Air or Simrik Airlines.
Alternative airports near Kathmandu
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Kathmandu (KTM). The nearest airports to Kathmandu (KTM) are Simara, Bara (SIF) and Ramechhap (RHP).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kathmandu?
There are 3 airports in Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Simara Airport (SIF) and Ramechhap Airport (RHP).
What is the best airport to fly from Kathmandu?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
How many airlines fly from Kathmandu?
There are 30 airlines flying from Kathmandu to 40 airports around the world, as of February 2023.
Which airlines fly from Kathmandu?
Buddha Air, Nepal Airlines and Himalaya Airlines operate most flights from Kathmandu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Kathmandu?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying from Kathmandu.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kathmandu?
There are roughly 5,052 flights departing from Kathmandu every month (or 1,176 flights each week), to a total of 40 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 from Kathmandu?
Pokhara, Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar and Biratnagar are the 3 most popular routes from Kathmandu. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kathmandu, please use our flight map.
