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✈️ Cheap flights to Nepal
Compare fares to Nepal from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Tribhuvan Intl (KTM). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Nepal right now
🛬 Airports in Nepal
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTM | Tribhuvan Intl | Kathmandu | Main |
| PHH | Pokhara Intl | Pokhara | Main |
| BWA | Gautam Buddha Intl | Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) | Main |
| JKR | Janakpur | Janakpur | Regional |
| LUA | Tenzing-Hillary | Lukla | Regional |
| PKR | Pokhara Domestic | Pokhara | Regional |
| BIR | Biratnagar | Biratnagar | Regional |
| TPJ | Taplejung | Taplejung | Regional |
| KEP | Nepalgunj | Nepalgunj | Regional |
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is the main gateway, with newer international airports at Pokhara and Bhairahawa; land borders connect with India at crossings such as Sunauli and with Tibet (China).
📅 Best time to fly to Nepal
Best: October to November for clear mountain views and stable trekking weather; March to April for rhododendron blooms.
Cheaper shoulder season: December to February is cold at altitude but clear, and good for lower treks and the valley.
Avoid: June to September is monsoon season, with rain, leeches, cloudy views and landslides on mountain roads.
Weather by month in Kathmandu
- 19°Jan☀️
- 21°Feb☀️
- 25°Mar⛅
- 28°Apr⛅
- 29°May⛅
- 29°Jun🌧
- 28°Jul🌧
- 28°Aug🌧
- 28°Sep🌧
- 27°Oct⛅
- 23°Nov☀️
- 20°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Nepal
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Kathmandu | 7,358 km | 9 h 30 min | |
| New York → Kathmandu | 12,116 km | 15 h 15 min | |
| Los Angeles → Kathmandu | 12,717 km | 16 h 00 min | |
| Chicago → Kathmandu | 12,236 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| Miami → Kathmandu | 13,872 km | 17 h 25 min* | |
| San Francisco → Kathmandu | 12,197 km | 15 h 20 min | |
| Toronto → Kathmandu | 11,931 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| Paris → Kathmandu | 7,221 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| Frankfurt → Kathmandu | 6,773 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Dubai → Kathmandu | 2,991 km | 4 h 15 min | |
| Delhi → Kathmandu | 815 km | 1 h 40 min | |
| Mumbai → Kathmandu | 1,592 km | 2 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Kathmandu | 3,537 km | 4 h 55 min | |
| Sydney → Kathmandu | 9,744 km | 12 h 25 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Nepal
- Kathmandu – A chaotic, fascinating city of Durbar Square, Thamel's lanes and sacred stupas.
- Bhaktapur – The best-preserved of the valley's royal cities, famous for its squares and curd.
- Patan (Lalitpur) – An elegant Durbar Square and a superb museum of Nepali art.
- Pokhara – A relaxed lakeside town and gateway to the Annapurna treks.
- Everest region (Khumbu) – Legendary trails, Sherpa culture and close-up views of the highest peaks.
- Annapurna region – Treks for all levels, from Poon Hill to the full circuit and Annapurna Sanctuary.
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Flights to Nepal: questions
What is the main airport in Nepal?
The main international airport is Tribhuvan Intl (KTM) in Kathmandu. Other airports with scheduled flights include Pokhara (PHH), Siddharthanagar (BWA), Janakpur (JKR).
How long is the flight from London to Nepal?
A nonstop flight from London to Kathmandu covers about 7,358 km and takes around 9 h 30 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Nepal?
October to November for clear mountain views and stable trekking weather; March to April for rhododendron blooms.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Nepal?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: December to February is cold at altitude but clear, and good for lower treks and the valley.
Do I need a visa to fly to Nepal?
It depends on your passport. See our Nepal visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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