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Johannesburg JNBKathmandu KTM
£425
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Johannesburg JNBKathmandu KTM
£433
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£434
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Johannesburg JNBKathmandu KTM
£469
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£482
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£796
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£831
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£832
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£425

Cheapest round-trip

£795

Average round-trip

£915

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal - Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal - Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Jazeera AirwaysJZRJ9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kathmandu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
89%
17°C13°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C13°C
18 Oct
46%
17°C14°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C13°C
19 Oct
17°C11°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
16%
17°C10°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
12%
19°C13°C
21 Oct
22°C12°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
15°C8°C
Friday
16 Oct
11%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Kathmandu. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Jazeera Airways. Johannesburg and Kathmandu have 400 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 Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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 Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International.

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 Johannesburg and Kathmandu?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Kathmandu with Fly Dubai, Emirates, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Jazeera Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Kathmandu?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Kathmandu?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Kathmandu depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Kathmandu arrive?

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