Flights from Nepal

Flights from Nepal

Planning a trip from Nepal? Rest assured, all the flight information you need is here. With 22 airports across the country, traveling from Nepal is easy and accessible. With international flights currently operated from 3 airports. Domestic flights are available from every airport in Nepal, 19 of those airports only operate domestic flights.

As of March 2026, Nepal has 5,024 flights to 49 airports in 17 different countries. Those flights are operated by 32 different airlines — including 9 low-cost airlines — which give you a wide range of options to suit your travel preferences and budget. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Nepal are: Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Nepal. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Nepal? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Star Alliance, Oneworld or SkyTeam.

All airports in Nepal

Travel from Nepal!

Explore all 22 airports across the country, ranked by popularity based on flight traffic at each airport. The biggest airports are located in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and together, the top 2 airports in these cities account for over 63% of all departing flights this month.

Below is the full list of departure airports across the country. To find flights from any of those locations, simply select an airport to view all routes, airlines, and detailed flight schedules.

Airlines flying from Nepal

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 32 airlines operate flights from Nepal, including 9 low-cost carriers. Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines are the leading airlines, collectively handling 66% of all departures from the country.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Nepal. If you're specifically looking for low-cost options, check the dedicated section further down the page.

Low-cost Airlines flying from Nepal

For budget-friendly airfare, consider booking with one of the 9 low-cost airlines departing from Nepal. Among them, IndiGo Airlines, Batik Air and Air Arabia stand out for offering the most flights. Together they operate 145 flights this month, accounting for 62% of all flights operated by low-cost airlines.

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from Nepal. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

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Destinations from Nepal by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from Nepal arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

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Long-haul flights from Nepal

Explore all long-haul destinations from Nepal with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.

Best time to travel from Nepal

When planning a trip from Nepal, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Nepal, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations

Departing from Nepal, you have the option to take a direct flight to 19 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October

🌴 Tropical destinations

As of March, you can fly non-stop to 9 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.

🌺 Subtropical destinations

Travelers from Nepal can fly directly to 8 subtropical locations. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.

🏜️ Desert destinations

If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Nepal, consider these 7 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.

🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations

You can fly directly from Nepal to 3 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter is not your vibe though, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).

☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations

Nepal currently offers non-stop flights to 2 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).

🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra destinations

You can travel directly from Nepal to one destination influenced by the Polar / Tundra climate. These areas, renowned for their glacial landscapes and frozen terrain — with temperatures well below 0°C (32°F) and often dropping to -30°C (-22°F) — offer opportunities for adventure activities like ice climbing, glacier hiking, and polar expeditions to observe wildlife such as seals, penguins, and polar bears.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The best time to explore these areas in the Northern Hemisphere is during the summer months (June-August), when you'll enjoy abundant sunshine and long days. If you're a fan of snow, these places are ideal as they have snow year-round. Just keep in mind that winters can be quite cold and dark.

Countries with direct flights from Nepal

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Nepal?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Nepal. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 16 countries, all in Asia.

Non-stop flights from Nepal

The list below shows all airports with direct flights from Nepal, organized by popularity. Currently, 27 destination airports located in 16 countries, all located in Asia. So whether you're planning a vacation or business trip, you'll have plenty of options to choose from!

Business Class flights from Nepal

Flying Business Class from Nepal

The only way to fly in business class from Nepal is through Kathmandu Airport, to 20 direct destinations, located across 16 countries.

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Nepal!

Business Class airports in Nepal

Destinations with Business Class flights

Domestic flights within Nepal

If you're looking to travel across Nepal by plane, it's highly likely that you'll fly with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines, as they operate the majority of domestic flights, accounting for an impressive 80% of all domestic flights this month. Nepal has 19 airports that exclusively serve domestic flights. Kathmandu, Pokhara and Biratnagar Airport is the favored choice for domestic flights. In March, 2,635 of all departing domestic flights are being handled by these airports.

Check out the section below for detailed statistics and a full overview of all domestic routes in Nepal.

International flights from Nepal to Asia

In total there are 27 cities in 16 countries across Asia that you can reach by direct flight. Those flights depart from one of 3 international airports in Nepal.

As of today, India, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, China and Qatar offer the most direct connections for destinations within Asia. Kathmandu Airport stands out as the primary international airport in Nepal with 861 flights scheduled this month, representing 99% of flights to destinations within Asia.

The most popular destinations are New Delhi (DEL), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Paro (PBH).

A total of 30 airlines, including 9 budget airlines, connect Nepal with 29 international routes to 16 countries in Asia. Of the various airlines, Air India, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Qatar Airways, Batik Air, Air Arabia, Thai Airways, Flydubai, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines and Biman Airlines operate the majority of international flights.

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to India from Nepal

There is only one airport in Nepal, Kathmandu Airport directly connected to 5 destinations in India. Altogether, there are 5 direct routes to India, operated by 7 airlines, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Air-India Express and IndiGo Airlines.

Nepal to India with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Nepal offer flights to 97 more destinations in India that require only 1 stop:

Flights to United Arab Emirates from Nepal

There is only one airport in Nepal, Kathmandu Airport directly connected to 3 destinations in United Arab Emirates. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to United Arab Emirates, operated by 5 airlines, 3 of which are low-cost airlines: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Flydubai and Air Arabia.

Nepal to United Arab Emirates with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Kathmandu Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in United Arab Emirates, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Malaysia from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Malaysia, with flights to Kuala Lumpur Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Malaysia from Nepal, operated by 4 airlines, including one low-cost carrier (Batik Air).

Nepal to Malaysia with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 2 airports in Nepal that have 1-stop flights to 18 more destinations in Malaysia:

Flights to China from Nepal

There are 2 airports in Nepal directly connected to 4 destinations in China. Altogether, there are 5 direct routes to China, operated by 6 airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Nepal to China with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 3 airports in Nepal offer flights to 189 more destinations in China that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Qatar from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Qatar, with flights to Doha Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Qatar from Nepal, operated by Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways and Himalaya Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Thailand from Nepal

There are 2 airports in Nepal directly connected to 2 destinations in Thailand. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Thailand, operated by 4 airlines, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air.

Nepal to Thailand with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Nepal offer flights to 27 more destinations in Thailand that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Bhutan from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Bhutan, with flights to Paro Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Bhutan from Nepal, operated by Druk Air, FlexFlight and Bhutan Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Nepal to Bhutan with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Kathmandu Airport offers flights to 3 more airports in Bhutan, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Bangladesh from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Bangladesh, with flights to Dhaka Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Bangladesh from Nepal, operated by Biman Airlines and Himalaya Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Nepal to Bangladesh with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Kathmandu Airport offers flights to 7 more airports in Bangladesh, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Saudi Arabia from Nepal

There is only one airport in Nepal, Kathmandu Airport directly connected to 2 destinations in Saudi Arabia. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Saudi Arabia, operated by Nepal Airlines and Himalaya Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Nepal to Saudi Arabia with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Kathmandu Airport offers flights to 25 more airports in Saudi Arabia, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Hong Kong from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Hong Kong, with flights to Hong Kong Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Hong Kong from Nepal, operated by Cathay Pacific and Nepal Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Kuwait from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Kuwait, with flights to Kuwait City Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Kuwait from Nepal, operated by Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Himalaya Airlines, including one low-cost carrier (Jazeera Airways).

Flights to Singapore from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Singapore, with flights to Singapore Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Singapore from Nepal, operated by Singapore Airlines.

Flights to Turkey from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Turkey, with flights to Istanbul Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Turkey from Nepal, operated by Turkish Airlines.

Nepal to Turkey with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Kathmandu Airport offers flights to 46 more airports in Turkey, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Sri Lanka from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Sri Lanka, with flights to Colombo Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Sri Lanka from Nepal, operated by SriLankan Airlines.

Nepal to Sri Lanka with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Kathmandu Airport offers flights to 7 more airports in Sri Lanka, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Japan from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to Japan, with flights to Tokyo Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Japan from Nepal, operated by Nepal Airlines.

Nepal to Japan with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Nepal offer flights to 35 more destinations in Japan that require only 1 stop:

Flights to South Korea from Nepal

Kathmandu Airport is the only airport in Nepal that is directly connected to South Korea, with flights to Seoul Airport. This is the only direct flight route to South Korea from Nepal, operated by Korean Air.

Nepal to South Korea with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Kathmandu Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in South Korea, with just one stop along the way:

Most popular routes from Nepal

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Nepal. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from Nepal with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Nepal:

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