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£292
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Sun, Oct 18
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£296
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Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£316
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Sun, Oct 18
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

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Mon, Oct 19 – Wed, Oct 21
Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£453
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Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

£455
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Kunming KMGKathmandu KTM

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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
300
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 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
11111---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kunming to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
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°C18°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
206
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
90%
23°C16°C
3 Oct
76%
24°C16°C
Sunday
27 Sep
80%
24°C17°C
4 Oct
62%
23°C16°C
Monday
28 Sep
59%
24°C17°C
5 Oct
68%
23°C15°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
72%
24°C16°C
6 Oct
73%
23°C14°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
72%
23°C16°C
7 Oct
58%
24°C15°C
Thursday
1 Oct
88%
23°C17°C
8 Oct
69%
23°C15°C
Friday
2 Oct
76%
23°C16°C
9 Oct
64%
24°C15°C
The distance between Kunming and Kathmandu is 1774 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Thai Airways. Kunming and Kathmandu have 300 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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