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Scan through all non-stop flights from Kathmandu to Phaplu. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from KTM to PPL, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The winters in Phaplu are cold, with average temperatures usually below 0°C (32°F) and sometimes dropping to -30°C (-22°F). Summers are short and mild. The region is known for its stunning landscapes, untouched nature, and diverse wildlife.
The best time to visit is during the summer months, when you can enjoy abundant daylight and sunshine. For snow and ice enthusiasts, this destination offers year-round snow, though winters can be particularly cold and dark.

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Kathmandu KTM to Phaplu PPL, which is Nepal Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from KTM to PPL are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 08:50 - 11:00. The earliest flight departs at 08:50, the last flight departs at 11:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.
The fastest direct flight from Kathmandu to Phaplu takes 45 minutes. The flight distance between Kathmandu and Phaplu is 76 miles (or 122 km).
There is 1 airport in Phaplu: Phaplu Airport (PPL).
There are 4 flights per week flying from Kathmandu to Phaplu (as of April 2026).
45 minutes is the average flight time from Kathmandu to Phaplu.
The distance from Kathmandu to Phaplu is 76 miles (122 kilometers).
Nepal Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Kathmandu to Phaplu.
There are no alliances flying direct from Kathmandu to Phaplu at the moment.
You can fly non-stop in Economy only.
Aircraft types that fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu:
The earliest flight departs at 08:50 from Kathmandu and arrives at 09:35 at Phaplu.
The latest flight departs at 11:00 from Kathmandu and arrives at 11:45 at Phaplu.
76 miles (122 km) · 45m
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De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
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De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
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