Cheap flights from Gilgit to Kathmandu from £401

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3 stops
Fri, May 29
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£401
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Sun, May 31
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£612
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 1
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£633
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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£641
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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£646
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2 stops
Sat, May 30
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£654
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Mon, Jun 1 – Sun, Jun 7
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£1,175
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Fri, May 29 – Thu, Jun 4
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£1,182
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2 stops
Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£1,182
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Gilgit GILKathmandu KTM
£1,189
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Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
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Mon, Jun 1 – Fri, Jun 5
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£401

Cheapest round-trip

£1,175

Average round-trip

£1,412

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Pakistan International Airlines

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

fixed rate to Thamel area (~$5–8 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

safe, fixed-price option

20-45 min

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-50 min

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

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app users, cashless payment

20-45 min

prearranged (~$11–23 USD); often included with hotel booking

prebooked (traffic dependent)

comfort, meet-and-greet

30-60 min

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

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
Gilgit
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
16
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal - Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal - Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Check-in for a flight from Gilgit to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Pakistan International AirlinesPIAPKYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
SalamAirOMSOVNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes

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
The most popular airlines for this route are Pakistan International Airlines, Air Arabia, SalamAir, Fly Dubai, and Air India Limited. Gilgit and Kathmandu have 16 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 Gilgit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Gilgit and Islamabad, Lviv, Odessa, Zaporizhia, Kabul, Multan, Cúcuta, Karachi, Kyiv, Lahore, Beijing, Nadi, Bengaluru, Bratislava, Hyderabad, Kharkiv, Dublin, Dubai, Tirana, Dnipro.
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 Gilgit?
The main airport in Gilgit is Gilgit. It is also served by Skardu, Gilgit.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara, Bharatpur.
Which airlines fly between Gilgit and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Gilgit and Kathmandu with Pakistan International Airlines, Air Arabia, SalamAir, Fly Dubai, Air India Limited.
When’s the best time to travel between Gilgit and Kathmandu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Gilgit 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 Gilgit and Kathmandu?
Traveling between Gilgit 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 Gilgit?
There are a number of airports in and around Gilgit. The main one is Gilgit and other nearby airports include Skardu, Gilgit
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, Janakpur, Simara, Bharatpur.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Gilgit and Kathmandu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Gilgit and Kathmandu arrive?
What time do flights between Gilgit and Kathmandu depart?
What time do flights between Gilgit and Kathmandu arrive?

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