Non-stop flights to Kathmandu (KTM)
Tribhuvan International Airport is the largest airport in Nepal. It is Nepal's main international airport. In total there are 44 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kathmandu, spread around 38 cities in 16 countries. Currently, there are 17 domestic flights to Kathmandu.
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All direct flights to Kathmandu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kathmandu Best time to visit Kathmandu Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 5,182 flights arriving at Kathmandu Airport, which are 173 flights per day or 7 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 9 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Kathmandu are routes from Biratnagar (BIR) in Nepal and Pokhara (PKR), also in Nepal. These two routes together are operated 1038 times this month, and make up for 20% of all monthly arrivals at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The longest flight to Kathmandu KTM is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 3,295 miles (5,303 km).
List of all direct flights to Kathmandu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kathmandu, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kathmandu.
Airlines flying to Kathmandu
Currently, there are 32 airlines that fly to Kathmandu. Most flights to Kathmandu are operated by Nepal Airlines, as they connect 15 airports to KTM. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most KTM flights:
What is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Kathmandu is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Kathmandu any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Long-Haul Flights to Kathmandu
Explore all long-haul flights to Kathmandu with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Kathmandu
There are 18 airports that have flights to Kathmandu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KTM are listed below:
International flights to Kathmandu
Flights from Bangladesh to Kathmandu
Dhaka is the only city in Bangladesh with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Dhaka, you can fly non-stop with Biman Airlines or Himalaya Airlines.
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Flights from Bhutan to Kathmandu
In Bhutan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Paro. From Paro, direct flights are offered by Bhutan Airlines, Druk Air and FlexFlight. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
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Flights from China to Kathmandu
There are 4 airports in China that have non-stop flights to Kathmandu.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with Air China (Star Alliance) or Sichuan Airlines.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Nepal Airlines.
From Kunming, you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Lhasa, the only airline with direct flights is Himalaya Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from China
Flights from Hong Kong to Kathmandu
There is 1 airport in Hong Kong that has a direct connection to Kathmandu, which is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, you can fly non-stop with Cathay Pacific (Oneworld) or Nepal Airlines.
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Flights from India to Kathmandu
If you are looking for a direct flight from India to Kathmandu, there are 5 airports to choose from.
From Bengaluru, you can fly non-stop with Air-India Express or Nepal Airlines.
From Kolkata, the only airline with direct flights is Buddha Air.
From Mumbai, you can fly non-stop with IndiGo Airlines or Nepal Airlines.
From New Delhi, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Kathmandu, which are Air India (Star Alliance), Bhutan Airlines, FlexFlight, IndiGo Airlines and Nepal Airlines.
From Varanasi, direct flights are offered by Buddha Air.
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Flights from Japan to Kathmandu
In Japan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Tokyo. From Tokyo, direct flights are offered by Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
All flights from Japan
Flights from Kuwait to Kathmandu
Kuwait City is the only city in Kuwait with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Kuwait City, direct flights are offered by Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Kuwait
Flights from Malaysia to Kathmandu
There is 1 airport in Malaysia that has a direct connection to Kathmandu, which is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Kathmandu, which are Batik Air, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and Nepal Airlines.
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Flights from Qatar to Kathmandu
Doha is the only city in Qatar with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines and Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Kathmandu
In Saudi Arabia, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Kathmandu.
From Dammam, you can fly non-stop with Himalaya Airlines or Nepal Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Riyadh, the only airline with direct flights is Himalaya Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Saudi Arabia
Flights from Singapore to Kathmandu
In Singapore, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Singapore. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from South Korea to Kathmandu
There is 1 airport in South Korea that has a direct connection to Kathmandu, which is Seoul. From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Korean Air (SkyTeam).
All flights from South Korea
Flights from Sri Lanka to Kathmandu
In Sri Lanka, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kathmandu is Colombo. From Colombo, direct flights are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
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Flights from Thailand to Kathmandu
If you are looking for a direct flight from Thailand to Kathmandu, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Bangkok, you can fly non-stop with Nepal Airlines or Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
From Bangkok (Don Muang), you can fly non-stop with Thai AirAsia or Thai Lion Air.
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Flights from Turkey to Kathmandu
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Kathmandu. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from United Arab Emirates to Kathmandu
There are 3 airports in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights to Kathmandu.
From Abu Dhabi, direct flights are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.
From Dubai, direct flights are offered by Flydubai, Himalaya Airlines and Nepal Airlines.
From Dubai (Sharjah), you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Air Arabia.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Kathmandu
Flights from Nepal to Kathmandu
There are lots of domestic flights to Kathmandu (KTM). 17 airports in Nepal have direct flights to the airport.
From Bhadrapur / Chandragadhi and Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar, you can fly with Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
From Bharatpur, you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Buddha Air.
From Bhojpur, the only airline with direct flights is Nepal Airlines.
From Biratnagar, direct flights are offered by Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
From Dang, you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Nepal Airlines.
From Dhangadhi, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
From Janakpur, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Yeti Airlines.
From Nepalgunj, direct flights are offered by Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
From Phaplu, the only airline with direct flights is Nepal Airlines.
From Pokhara, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
From Pokhara, you can fly non-stop to Kathmandu with Yeti Airlines.
From Rajbiraj and Simara, Bara, all direct flights to Kathmandu are operated by Buddha Air.
From Surkhet, you can fly non-stop with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
From Taplejung, the only airline with direct flights is Nepal Airlines.
From Tumlingtar, direct flights are offered by Buddha Air.
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Alternative airports near Kathmandu
Flying to an alternative airport near Kathmandu could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kathmandu (KTM) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Kathmandu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
How many airlines fly to Kathmandu?
There are 32 airlines flying to Kathmandu from 44 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kathmandu?
Nepal Airlines, Buddha Air and Himalaya Airlines operate most flights to Kathmandu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kathmandu?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Kathmandu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kathmandu?
There are roughly 5,182 flights arriving at Kathmandu every month (or 1,211 flights each week), from a total of 44 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 to Kathmandu?
Biratnagar, Pokhara and Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar are the 3 most popular routes to Kathmandu. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kathmandu, please use our flight map.
