How to Find Cheap Flights to Kathmandu
Book your flight exactly 3 to 5 months in advance and use mid-week departure dates to save up to 30%. Avoid the peak trekking seasons of October and November if you want the absolute lowest fares.
- Use Google Flights price tracking. Set up a track for your preferred departure city to KTM. Turn on 'Track prices' and wait for an email alert. Do not book until you see the price dip below your target threshold.
- Choose your hub wisely. Direct flights to Kathmandu are rare from Western countries. Look for flights into Delhi (DEL), Doha (DOH), or Dubai (DXB), then book a separate, cheaper regional carrier like Air India, Nepal Airlines, or FlyDubai for the final leg.
- Fly mid-week. Departure flights on Tuesday or Wednesday are consistently cheaper than weekend flights. Avoid flying on Friday or Sunday, which are the most expensive days for travelers heading to Nepal.
- Check the secondary carrier list. Don't just rely on major airline aggregators. Check the websites of regional budget carriers like Indigo, Air Arabia, and Himalaya Airlines separately, as they often don't show up on standard booking sites.
- Is it cheaper to book a return flight or two one-ways?
- For Kathmandu, it is almost always cheaper to book one single round-trip ticket. Booking two one-way tickets usually results in higher fares for the regional leg.
- Which airport is the main entry point?
- All international flights land at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu.