Flights to Nepal - Taking International Flights to Nepal 2024

22 September 2022 Last updated at 16:39

Ranked at one of the top tourist destinations worldwide, Nepal is abundant in natural beauty with breathtaking Himalayas, crystal clear lake, blue sky, white clouds and multiple ancient architectures of palaces, temple, stupa… Although overland travel from Lhasa (Tibet) to Nepal through Gyirong Port has restarted since August 30, 2017, roads from Gyirong to Kathmandu are quite tedious, bumpy and even dangerous during the summer rainy season. A better choice is taking a flight to Nepal from available cities, which saves much time and is more comfortable, and offers Nepal Visa on Arrival for most foreign tourists at Kathmandu Airport by a few simple and quick steps.

International Flights to Nepal

Located in south Himalayas, Nepal is well-connected with many countries abroad via the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport - the only international airport in Nepal. Currently the airport executes about 30 international airlines, which are mostly with Asian and the Middle East countries. That means if you are planning to visit Nepal from Bhutan (Paro), India (New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok), Singapore, United Arab Emirates (Dubai/Sharjah/Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia (Dammam), Qatar (Doha), Oman (Muscat), South Korea (Seoul), Turkey (Istanbul) and Saudi Arabia (Dammam), you can take direct flights to Nepal within several hours.

Compared to long hours’ overland drive from Tibet to Nepal, the flights journey is more easeful and time saving. If you are lucky, probably you will see fantastic views of Mount Everest and snowcapped Himalayan Range from the window seats.

Round-trip flights between Bhutan (Paro International Airport) and Nepal (Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport) are opened irregularly two ~ thrice every week by Druk Air and Royal Bhutan Airlines, taking about 1h only.

Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport

Take Flights to Nepal from China (Lhasa, Chengdu...)

Visualized as the symbol of great neighborship between China and Nepal, China has opened the largest number of direct flights to Nepal than other countries. At present, there are 10Chinese cities running international non-stop flights to Nepal, including Lhasa (Tibet), Chengdu, Guangzhou, Kunming, Hong Kong, Beijing, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Guiyang and Changsha. Among them, Lhasa Kathmandu Flights flies the shortest time for only 2 hours and Chengdu is one of the most favorate gateway city to Nepal as well. Thus, foreign travelers are highly advised to travel to Tibet or other Chinese cities and then fly to Nepal. With lots of flight choices, you can arrange your China Nepal tour at time you want.

Major Flights to Nepal from Chinese Cities

Air Route	Air Company	Flight Duration	Frequency	Flight Type
Lhasa Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Air China	1h25m	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	Direct Flight
Lhasa Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Sichuan Airlines	1h	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday	Direct Flight
Chengdu Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Air China	3h25m	Every Day	Direct Flight
Chengdu Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Tibet Airlines	1h55m	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	Direct Flight
Xian Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Tibet Airlines	3h30m	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	Direct Flight
Kunming Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	China Eastern Airlines	3h20m	Twice Per Day	Direct Flight
Guangzhou Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Southern Airlines	5h30m	Twice Per Day	Direct Flight
Hong Kong Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Nepal Airlines	5h30m	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	Direct Flight
Hong Kong Kathmandu (Nepal) Flight	Cathay Pacific Airways	5h30m	Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday	Direct Flight

Note: All the above Nepal Airlines maybe cut down in low season and price and availability are subject to change.

Take Flights to Nepal from India (New Delhi, Mumbai...)

India is a close neighbor of Nepal, which has many cities air-connected with Nepal. New New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru have direct flights to Nepal. If you depart from other cities in India, you need to make stopover.

Major Flights to Nepal from Chinese Cities

Air Route	Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	Frequency	Duration
New Delhi to Kathmandu (Nepal)	Indira Gandhi International Airport	Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport	6 flights per day	about 1.5 ~ 2 h
Mumbai to Kathmandu (Nepal)	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport	2 flights per day	about 2.5 h
Kolkata to Kathmandu (Nepal)	Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport	Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport	26 flights per week	about 1.5 h
Bengaluru to Kathmandu (Nepal)	Kempegowda International Airport	Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport	3 flights per week	about 3 h

Note: All the above Nepal Airlines maybe cut down in low season and price and availability are subject to change.

Besides the bordering China and India, some Asian countries also have flights to Nepal, such as Bhutan (Paro), Shajah, Bangladesh (Dhaka), Dubai, Oman (Muscat), South Korean (Incheon), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Qatar (Doha), Singapore (Singapore), Bangkok (Thailand), etc.

Most Popular Nepal Bhutan Tours (by flight):

☞ 12 Days Nepal Bhutan Leisure Vacation Tour Package

☞ 9 Days Nepal Bhutan Highlights Tour

Nepal Domestic Flights - Fly among Major Nepal Destinations by Flight

Apart from the international flights to enter Nepal, there are several Nepali domestic airlines tourists can use to transfer among popular destinations in Nepal. Served as the transportation hub in Nepal, Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is linked with several main civil airports located in Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini and etc. Also you can take short-distance flights from Pokhara to Chitwan or Lumbini.

Every day, there are about 8 non-stop flights running between Kathmandu (the capital and the biggest city of Nepal) and Pokhara (the second largest city in Nepal) from 8:00 am to 3:15 pm, which takes just less than 30 m. For mountaineering enthusiasts wishing to climb the south pole of Mount Everest, TACA Airlines offers up to 8 flights from Kathmandu to Lukla, the starting point and the must pass of the mountaineering route, which are all in the morning. You can check more Nepal domestic airline by contacting us.

Domestic Airlines in Nepal

Most Popular Nepal Tours (by flight):

☞ 5 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Leisure Tour (by Flight)Package

☞ 8 Days Nepal Holiday Tour (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan)

Optional Choice: Drive Overland to Nepal from Tibet or India

Maybe you are hoping for an adventurous journey, the overland tour from Lhasa Tibet to Nepal (Kathmandu) must fulfill your likes. Cross-border driving from India to Nepal is also doable. Compared to the air travel, the road journey saves much money for transport expense which you can spend on activities you like to do in Nepal. Besides, you will enjoy various landscapes along the journey from Tibet to Nepal, such as Buddhist temples, stupa, palaces, and beautiful natural splendors…

Road connection between Nepal and Tibet was cut off for a long time ue to the close of Zhangmu Port after the Nepal earthquake in April 25, 2015. Fortunately, the Gyirong Port at China-Nepal Border area was announced to be reopened for international travelers on August 30, 2017. With huge convenience, foreigners can travel from Tibet to Nepal by road or visit Tibet after finishing trip in Nepal again.

Gyirong Port

Useful Nepal Travel Tips:

1. The Most Convenient Way to Nepal. Like mentioned above, China has the 6 popular tourist cities linked with Nepal via available direct flights, hence, you got great chances to explore Chinese history and culture first as well as more options of deciding where to depart from.

2. Nepal Tourist Visa. You can apply Nepal Visa before leaving at any Nepalese Diplomatic Mission like Nepal Embassy or Consulate in your home country or China, even you can obtain the Nepal Visa on Arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport with required documents.

3. Packing and Heath Advice . The valid original passport always comes first. Packing what kind of clothes, it largely depends on where and when you visit Nepal. Summer clothing like T-shirts and short are normally enough, long sleeves are needed if you will go out at night or high-elevated places. Professional equipment for trekking and climbing needs well prepared. Rain gear are eseential for Nepal travel during rainy season.

4. Nepal Tour Extension. With short distance and flying duration, you may have a Tibet Nepal tour or Nepal Bhutan Tour packages to explore a variety of scenery, culture, history of these three popular destinations together in the world.

How to Plan a Nepal Tour

Best time to visit Nepal: March to mid-June and mid-September to November

How to get to Nepal: overland driving from China (Tibet) and India, flights from China (Tibet, Chengdu…), India (Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Bengaluru...), Bangladesh (Dhaka), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Thailand (Bangkok), Singapore, etc.

Nepal Visa: you can get Nepal Visa on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and border entry ports, or apply for it from Nepal Embassy abroad before departure, which takes about 1 to 3 working days.

Tourists always start a Nepal tour from Kathmandu - the capital city and tourist distribution center. 4 days is enough to enjoy the world heritage sites and Himalayan views in Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot). For those travelers who won’t want to miss the most astonishing nature of Nepal, spend 1 or 2 more days visiting lakeside Pokhara. For more experience, Chitwan is a good choice to offer Nepal’s oldest wildlife (various mammal and birds species) as well as a variety of excursions in 2 days usually. If you are a Buddhist follower or fan, travel Lumbini and other Buddhist sites in 3~4 more days. If you are a trekking enthusiast, there is a bucket of trekking routes, like Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill, etc.

☞ 4 Days Classic Kathmandu Valley Tour
☞ 5 Days Kathmandu Pokhara Leisure Tour (by Flight)
☞ 8 Days Nepal Holiday Tour (Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan)

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Most Recommended Nepal Tour Packages

Following are 3 most recommended Nepal tour packages that you may be interested in. All tour packages are customizable to meet your personal requirements. You can also contact us to customize a trip if you want.