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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£167

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£450

Cheapest round-trip

£441

Average round-trip

£479

Nonstop flights in June

£170 – £171

Getting from Kathmandu airport to the city center

Fastest options: prepaid taxi or hotel transfer. Best value: local bus or shared microbus.

Kathmandu is served by Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Nepal's only international airport, located approximately 6 km east of the city center. Despite the short distance, airport transfers to city center destinations can take 20 to 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which are notoriously congested in the Kathmandu Valley. Transport options include prepaid taxis, metered taxis, hotel shuttles, ride-hailing services, local buses, and private transfers. The airport has a dedicated prepaid taxi counter inside the arrivals hall, which is the recommended option for first-time visitors.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

Rs 700 – Rs 1,000; fixed rate to Thamel area (~$5–8 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

safe, fixed-price option

20-45 min

Rs 400 – Rs 700; metered fare (~$3–5 USD); negotiate before departure

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-50 min

Rs 300 – Rs 600; app-based fare (~$2–5 USD); varies with demand

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app users, cashless payment

20-45 min

Rs 1,500 – Rs 3,000; prearranged (~$11–23 USD); often included with hotel booking

prebooked (traffic dependent)

comfort, meet-and-greet

30-60 min

Rs 20 – Rs 50; local fare (~$0.15–0.40 USD); crowded, limited luggage space

every 10–20 min during daytime (traffic dependent)

ultra-budget, local experience

20-45 min

Rs 2,000 – Rs 5,000; half-day hire (~$15–38 USD); self-drive not recommended

prebooked (traffic dependent)

flexibility, onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in NPR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Kathmandu traffic is highly unpredictable; allow extra time during rush hours (8–10 AM, 4–7 PM).
  • Prepaid taxi counters are located inside the arrivals hall; pay before exiting to avoid haggling.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM or WiFi; drivers may have limited English.
  • Local buses depart from the main road outside the airport; not recommended with heavy luggage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kathmandu

Depart from
Zayed International Airport
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
234
Flight distance
3084 km
Worth visiting
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal - Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal - Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Air Arabia
---------------11
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Air Arabia
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Air Arabia
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Air Arabia
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kathmandu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January15°C5°C
February18°C6°C
March22°C10°C
April26°C14°C
May26°C15°C
June26°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September24°C16°C
October22°C13°C
November18°C9°C
December16°C6°C
Hottest Month
26°C
June
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
202
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
72%
28°C20°C
4 Jul
79%
28°C20°C
Sunday
28 Jun
81%
29°C19°C
5 Jul
80%
28°C20°C
Monday
29 Jun
84%
27°C19°C
6 Jul
78%
27°C19°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
86%
26°C20°C
7 Jul
79%
27°C20°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
87%
25°C20°C
8 Jul
87%
25°C19°C
Thursday
2 Jul
85%
27°C20°C
9 Jul
83%
23°C19°C
Friday
3 Jul
86%
27°C20°C
10 Jul
82%
25°C19°C
The distance between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu is 3084 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Air India Limited, and IndiGo Airlines. Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu have 234 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Kathmandu, consider visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, and Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu takes around 4.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu?
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu is 3084 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu?
Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Arabia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Manchester, New Delhi, Birmingham, Bangkok, Pokhara, Sydney, Edinburgh, New York, Dubai, Washington, D.C., Varanasi, Malé, Dallas, Bucharest, Istanbul, Manila, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Doha.
Which airports are there in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is mainly served by Zayed International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Abu Dhabi Yas Island SPB.
What airports are near Abu Dhabi?
The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Al Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Bharatpur, Simara.
Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines.
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