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Tue, May 26
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£160
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Fri, May 29
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£160
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Sun, May 31
Chengdu CTUKathmandu KTM
£234
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Thu, May 28
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£234
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Sun, May 31
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£234
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Tue, May 26
Chengdu CTUKathmandu KTM
£236
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£405
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Tue, May 26 – Fri, May 29
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£409
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£452
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Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£465
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
Chengdu TFUKathmandu KTM
£466
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£160

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£506

Cheapest round-trip

£405

Average round-trip

£522

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
386
Flight distance
1878 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 Chengdu to Kathmandu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Sichuan Airlines
1111111
Air China
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Sichuan Airlines
1111111
Air China
------------11---
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Sichuan Airlines
1111111
Air China
------------11---
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Sichuan Airlines
1111111
Air China
---1------1------
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chengdu to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Sichuan AirlinesCSC3UYes

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
16 May
86%
27°C15°C
23 May
64%
31°C18°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
29°C16°C
24 May
88%
31°C17°C
Monday
18 May
89%
31°C17°C
25 May
89%
30°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
88%
28°C17°C
26 May
30°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
88%
27°C18°C
27 May
86%
28°C19°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
29°C18°C
28 May
89%
27°C18°C
Friday
22 May
86%
30°C18°C
29 May
79%
27°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, or Chengdu Shuangliu International when they travel from Chengdu to Kathmandu. The distance between Chengdu and Kathmandu is 1878 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Southern Airlines, Air India Limited, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines. Chengdu and Kathmandu have 386 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 Chengdu to Kathmandu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chengdu and Kathmandu takes around 3.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chengdu and Kathmandu?
The flight distance between Chengdu and Kathmandu is 1878 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chengdu and Kathmandu?
Several carriers operate flights between Chengdu and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Sichuan Airlines, Air China.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chengdu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chengdu and Shanghai, Manchester, Beijing, Bangkok, Lhasa, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Kunming, Osaka, Singapore, Hangzhou, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Bali, Auckland, Zhangjiajie.
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.
What airports are near Chengdu?
The main airport in Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International. It is also served by Chengdu Shuangliu International, Mianyang Nanjiao, Yibin Caiba, Luzhou Yunlong, Nanchong Gaoping.
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 Chengdu and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Chengdu and Kathmandu with China Southern Airlines, Air India Limited, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chengdu and Kathmandu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chengdu and Kathmandu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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