Cheap Flights to Kathmandu

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Sydney to Kathmandu flights $513 $957
Perth to Kathmandu flights   $840
Darwin to Kathmandu flights   $885
Brisbane to Kathmandu flights   $900
Melbourne to Kathmandu flights   $936
Adelaide to Kathmandu flights   $978
Cairns to Kathmandu flights   $1104
Canberra to Kathmandu flights   $1382
Hobart to Kathmandu flights   $1420
Route One Way Return
Dubai to Kathmandu flights $186  

Prices last updated: 20 Jun 2026 18:16


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Kathmandu

Return fares to Kathmandu by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$1,155
Aug 2026
$852
Sep 2026
$852
Oct 2026
$1,386
Nov 2026
$1,013
Dec 2026
$2,174
Jan 2027
$1,758
Feb 2027
$1,054
Mar 2027
$893
Apr 2027
$1,873

The cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu is August 2026, with return fares from $852 — 61% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,174).

When Should You Fly to Kathmandu?

Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu, with return fares from $852. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,174 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Kathmandu average around $1,301. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, September and March, you'll generally pay up to 35% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Kathmandu

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Kathmandu

July 2026
$1,155
August 2026
$852
September 2026
$852
October 2026
$1,386
November 2026
$1,013
December 2026
$2,174
January 2027
$1,758
February 2027
$1,054
March 2027
$893
April 2027
$1,873

Average Prices for Return Flights to Kathmandu

These are the average prices for return airfares to Kathmandu

July 2026
$2,369
August 2026
$1,845
September 2026
$1,865
October 2026
$2,203
November 2026
$2,201
December 2026
$2,171
January 2027
$2,398
February 2027
$2,116
March 2027
$1,900
April 2027
$2,320

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Kathmandu

When is the cheapest time to travel to Kathmandu?

The cheapest month to travel is typically August.

How much do return flights to Kathmandu cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Kathmandu is $840.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Kathmandu?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Kathmandu is 01 September 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Kathmandu?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Kathmandu is Singapore Airlines.

How long does a direct flight to Kathmandu take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Kathmandu.

What is the IATA airport code for Kathmandu?

The IATA code for Kathmandu is KTM. It is located in Nepal at coordinates 27.70029, 85.35712.

When should you book flights to Kathmandu?

From our data, you should book flights to Kathmandu 60 days out.


Getting to central Kathmandu from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Tribhuvan Airport is about 6 km east of Thamel, Kathmandu's main tourist district. The distance is short but traffic can be severe, especially during school hours (8 to 9 am and 3 to 5 pm) and around festivals.

  • Prepaid taxis are available from a counter inside the arrivals hall, to the right as you exit customs. You pay a fixed rate and receive a receipt before being assigned a driver. This is the safest and simplest option for first-timers.
  • Hotel pickups can usually be arranged through your accommodation or trekking agency. A driver will meet you in arrivals with a sign. Worth organising if you are arriving with heavy trekking gear.
  • Rideshare apps such as Pathao and InDrive operate in Kathmandu and are generally cheaper than the prepaid counter. You will need a local SIM card, and drivers may ask you to walk to the airport perimeter rather than entering the car park.

There is no train or metro. Sajha Yatayat green buses (Route 5) run between the airport and Ratna Park near Thamel, but they can be crowded and slow in traffic. Ignore touts outside the terminal offering rides. Roads near Thamel are narrow and your driver may drop you at the nearest accessible point, leaving a short walk to your hotel.


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