Cheap flights from Chiang Rai Province to Kathmandu from £221

Cheap flights from Chiang Rai Province to Kathmandu from £221

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Chiang Rai Province CEIKathmandu KTM
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Chiang Rai Province CEIKathmandu KTM
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Mon, Aug 10
Chiang Rai Province CEIKathmandu KTM
£224
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Chiang Rai Province CEIKathmandu KTM
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Mon, Aug 10 – Fri, Aug 14
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£426
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£221

Cheapest round-trip

£413

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Thai Airways

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
Chiang Rai International
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
220
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal - Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal - Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Check-in for a flight from Chiang Rai Province to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Nepal AirlinesRNARAYes

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
18 Jul
88%
26°C20°C
25 Jul
87%
25°C18°C
Sunday
19 Jul
88%
26°C20°C
26 Jul
86%
25°C19°C
Monday
20 Jul
87%
25°C20°C
27 Jul
89%
21°C19°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
89%
23°C19°C
28 Jul
83%
25°C18°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
89%
23°C19°C
29 Jul
88%
25°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
85%
24°C19°C
30 Jul
87%
25°C20°C
Friday
24 Jul
86%
25°C18°C
31 Jul
86%
26°C19°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, IndiGo Airlines, and Nepal Airlines. Chiang Rai Province and Kathmandu have 220 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Rai Province?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Rai Province and Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Surat Thani Province, Ko Samui, Siem Reap, Hat Yai, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani, Phnom Penh, Bali, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Trang.
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 Chiang Rai Province?
The main airport in Chiang Rai Province is Chiang Rai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Nan Nakhon, Kengtung, Lampang, Tachilek.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Bharatpur, Simara, Janakpur.
Which airlines fly between Chiang Rai Province and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Chiang Rai Province and Kathmandu with Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, IndiGo Airlines, Nepal Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Rai Province and Kathmandu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chiang Rai Province 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.
What flights operate between Chiang Rai Province and Kathmandu?
Traveling between Chiang Rai Province and Kathmandu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chiang Rai Province?
There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Rai Province. The main one is Chiang Rai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Nan Nakhon, Kengtung, Lampang, Tachilek
How many airports are there near Kathmandu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Bharatpur, Simara, Janakpur.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Rai Province and Kathmandu depart?
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