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Colombo CMBKathmandu KTM
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Thu, Jul 23
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Colombo CMBKathmandu KTM
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Colombo CMBKathmandu KTM
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£160

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£401

Cheapest round-trip

£377

Average round-trip

£397

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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
384
Flight distance
2355 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 Colombo to Kathmandu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
SriLankan Airlines
1---1---------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
SriLankan Airlines
1---11------1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
SriLankan Airlines
1---1---------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
SriLankan Airlines
1------1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
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
11 Jul
89%
26°C20°C
18 Jul
86%
26°C20°C
Sunday
12 Jul
91%
24°C20°C
19 Jul
90%
26°C21°C
Monday
13 Jul
88%
25°C20°C
20 Jul
85%
27°C19°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
91%
22°C20°C
21 Jul
57%
29°C18°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
88%
23°C20°C
22 Jul
72%
28°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
89%
25°C20°C
23 Jul
84%
27°C20°C
Friday
17 Jul
87%
25°C21°C
24 Jul
85%
26°C19°C
The distance between Colombo and Kathmandu is 2355 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Fly Dubai, and Nepal Airlines. Colombo and Kathmandu have 384 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 Colombo to Kathmandu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Kathmandu takes around 3.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Colombo and Kathmandu?
The flight distance between Colombo and Kathmandu is 2355 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kathmandu?
Several carriers operate flights between Colombo and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
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 Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.
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 Colombo and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Kathmandu with Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Fly Dubai, Nepal Airlines.
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