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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?
Getting from Kathmandu airport to the city center
Fastest options: prepaid taxi or hotel transfer. Best value: local bus or shared microbus.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 29.06 | Tue 30.06 | Wed 01.07 | Thu 02.07 | Fri 03.07 | Sat 04.07 | Sun 05.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.07 | Tue 21.07 | Wed 22.07 | Thu 23.07 | Fri 24.07 | Sat 25.07 | Sun 26.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | No |
| Air Arabia | ABY | G9 | No |
| Azerbaijan Airlines | AHY | J2 | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Kathmandu
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 15°C | 5°C |
| February | 18°C | 6°C |
| March | 22°C | 10°C |
| April | 26°C | 14°C |
| May | 26°C | 15°C |
| June | 26°C | 18°C |
| July | 24°C | 18°C |
| August | 24°C | 17°C |
| September | 24°C | 16°C |
| October | 22°C | 13°C |
| November | 18°C | 9°C |
| December | 16°C | 6°C |
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