Cheap flights to Nepal
Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International is the country’s main entry point, for trekking in the Himalaya as much as for family visits.
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Languages
- Nepali; English is common in tourism
- Airports we fly to
- 1
- Typical connections
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul
Where in Nepal?
Flight times from London
Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in Nepal. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
| City | Airport | Distance | Non-stop | With one stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | 4,573 miles | around 9h 30m | 13 hours–15 hours |
When to go
- Kathmandu: October to November and March to May; the monsoon runs from June to September.
Flying from outside London
We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.
Questions people ask
- Which airports in Nepal can I fly to from the UK?
- We book flights to Kathmandu (KTM).
- How long is the flight to Nepal?
- From Heathrow, Kathmandu is about 9h 30m non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
- Where do flights to Nepal usually connect?
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
- What currency is used in Nepal?
- Nepalese rupee (NPR). Languages: Nepali; English is common in tourism.
- How do I get today’s fare to Nepal?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.