Non-stop flights from Kathmandu (KTM)
Kathmandu Airport (IATA: KTM, ICAO: VNKT), also known as Tribhuvan International Airport, is the largest airport in Nepal.It is Nepal's main international airport and serves the area of Kathmandu.Kathmandu Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 44 destinations in 16 countries.
At present, there are 17 domestic flights from Kathmandu.
The longest flight from Kathmandu KTM is a 3,295 mile (5,303 km) non-stop route to Istanbul IST. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and 10 minutes and is operated by Turkish Airlines.
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In total there are 32 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:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Kathmandu. 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.
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Destinations from Kathmandu by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Kathmandu below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Kathmandu
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Kathmandu to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Kathmandu (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Kathmandu
When planning a trip from Kathmandu, 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.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Kathmandu, you have the option to take a direct flight to 18 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 April, 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.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Kathmandu, 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.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
Travelers from Kathmandu can fly directly to 6 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.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Kathmandu 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 there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🥶 🌨️ Polar / Tundra destinations
You can travel directly from Kathmandu 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.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
Only one Subarctic / Alpine destination is reachable by a non-stop flight from Kathmandu at this time. 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's not your vibe, 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).
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:
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.
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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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
All flights to Bhutan
Flights from Kathmandu to China
There are 4 destinations in China that have non-stop flights from Kathmandu.
You can fly non-stop to Chengdu with Air China (Star Alliance) or Sichuan Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Guangzhou with China Southern or Nepal Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Kunming with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Lhasa is Himalaya Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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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.
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Flights from Kathmandu to India
If you are looking for a direct flight from Kathmandu to India, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Bengaluru with Air-India Express or Nepal Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Kolkata is Buddha Air.
You can fly non-stop to Mumbai with IndiGo Airlines or Nepal Airlines.
From Kathmandu to New Delhi there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air India (Star Alliance), Bhutan Airlines, FlexFlight, IndiGo Airlines and Nepal Airlines.
Direct flights to Varanasi are offered by Buddha Air.
All flights to India
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 June.
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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.
All flights to Kuwait
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.
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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).
All flights to Qatar
Flights from Kathmandu to Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, there are 2 destinations from Kathmandu.
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.
The only airline with direct flights to Riyadh is Himalaya Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Kathmandu to Singapore
In Singapore, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Singapore. Direct flights to Singapore are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Kathmandu to South Korea
There is 1 destination in South Korea that has a direct connection from Kathmandu, which is Seoul. Direct flights to Seoul are offered by Korean Air (SkyTeam).
All flights to South Korea
Flights from Kathmandu to Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, the only destination that has a direct flight from Kathmandu is Colombo. Direct flights to Colombo are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Sri Lanka
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).
You can fly non-stop to Bangkok (Don Muang) with Thai AirAsia or Thai Lion Air.
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Flights from Kathmandu to Turkey
Istanbul is the only destination in Turkey with direct flights from Kathmandu. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Turkey
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 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.
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.
All flights to United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights from Kathmandu
Flights from Kathmandu to Nepal
There are lots of domestic flights from Kathmandu (KTM). 17 airports in Nepal have direct flights from the airport.
To Bhadrapur / Chandragadhi and Bhairawa, Siddharthanagar, you can fly with Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Bharatpur with Buddha Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Bhojpur is Nepal Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Biratnagar are offered by Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Dang with Nepal 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.
Non-stop flights to Nepalgunj are offered by Buddha Air, Shree Airlines and Yeti Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Phaplu is Nepal Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Pokhara with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Kathmandu to Pokhara with Yeti Airlines.
All direct flights from Kathmandu to Rajbiraj and Simara, Bara are operated by Buddha Air.
You can fly non-stop to Surkhet with Buddha Air or Shree Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Taplejung is Nepal Airlines.
Direct flights to Tumlingtar are offered by Buddha Air.
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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 32 airlines flying from Kathmandu to 44 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Kathmandu?
Nepal Airlines, Buddha Air 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 5,182 flights departing from Kathmandu every month (or 1,211 flights each week), to 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 from Kathmandu?
Biratnagar, Pokhara 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.
