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 42 destinations in 16 countries.
At present, there are 12 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 45 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 31 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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Kathmandu to Bhutan
In Bhutan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Paro. Non-stop flights to Paro are offered by Bhutan Airlines, Druk Air and FlexFlight.
Flights from Kathmandu to China
In China there are several destinations from Kathmandu (8 in total).
Direct flights to Beijing Daxing are offered by Himalaya Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Chengdu with Air China (Star Alliance) or Sichuan Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Chongqing with Himalaya Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Guangzhou is China Southern.
Direct flights to Kunming are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
All direct flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa, Qingdao and Shanghai are operated by Himalaya Airlines.
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
There are 5 destinations in India that have non-stop flights from Kathmandu.
Direct flights to Bengaluru are offered by Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Kolkata is Air India (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Mumbai with IndiGo Airlines or Nepal Airlines.
Airlines that operate direct flights to New Delhi are Air India (Star Alliance), Bhutan Airlines, FlexFlight, 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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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 Batik Air, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and Nepal Airlines.
Flights from Kathmandu to Qatar
Doha is the only destination in Qatar with direct flights from Kathmandu. 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, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Dammam. You can fly non-stop to Dammam with Himalaya Airlines or Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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 Airways (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai Lion Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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
In United Arab Emirates, there are 3 destinations from Kathmandu.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Domestic flights from Kathmandu
Flights from Kathmandu to Nepal
There are lots of domestic flights from Kathmandu (KTM). 12 airports in Nepal have direct flights from the airport.
You can fly non-stop to Bhadrapur / Chandragadhi with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines.
From Kathmandu to Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Buddha Air, Nepal Airlines, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Bharatpur with Buddha Air.
Non-stop flights to Biratnagar are offered by Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Dhangadhi with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Janakpur with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines.
To Nepalgunj and Pokhara, you can fly with Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Rajbiraj with Buddha Air.
You can fly non-stop to Simara, Bara with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines.
All direct flights from Kathmandu to Surkhet and Tumlingtar are operated by Buddha Air.
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 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 from Kathmandu?
The most convenient airport to fly from Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
How many airlines fly from Kathmandu?
There are 31 airlines flying from Kathmandu to 42 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
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, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Kathmandu.
How many nonstop flights are there from Kathmandu?
There are roughly 9,224 flights departing from Kathmandu every month (or 2,149 flights each week), to 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 from Kathmandu?
Pokhara, Biratnagar and Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar are the 3 most popular routes from Kathmandu. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Kathmandu, please use our flight map.
