Cheap flights from Kunming to Kathmandu from £177

Cheap flights from Kunming to Kathmandu from £177

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Sat, Aug 22
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£177
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Sun, Aug 23
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£188
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Thu, Aug 20
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£188
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Thu, Aug 20
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£194
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Tue, Aug 18
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£194
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Sat, Aug 22
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£194
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Direct
Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£360
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Direct
Sat, Aug 22 – Tue, Aug 25
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£377
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Direct
Sat, Aug 22 – Thu, Aug 27
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£377
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1 stop
Thu, Aug 20 – Sat, Aug 22
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£379
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Sun, Aug 23 – Tue, Aug 25
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£379
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Tue, Aug 18 – Sat, Aug 22
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£383
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Getting from Kathmandu airport to the city center

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.

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
Kunming Changshui International
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
281
Flight distance
1774 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 Kunming to Kathmandu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
---1---2---11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kunming to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

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
205
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
15 Aug
88%
25°C19°C
22 Aug
88%
25°C19°C
Sunday
16 Aug
89%
22°C19°C
23 Aug
87%
26°C18°C
Monday
17 Aug
79%
23°C18°C
24 Aug
87%
26°C19°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
84%
25°C17°C
25 Aug
88%
27°C19°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
87%
26°C18°C
26 Aug
88%
24°C19°C
Thursday
20 Aug
87%
25°C20°C
27 Aug
88%
25°C19°C
Friday
21 Aug
89%
25°C20°C
28 Aug
87%
27°C19°C
The distance between Kunming and Kathmandu is 1774 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Air India Limited, and Thai Airways. Kunming and Kathmandu have 281 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Kathmandu, consider visiting Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, and Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal.

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