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£123
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Wed, May 27
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£144
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Tue, May 26
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£169
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Thu, May 28
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£179
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£123

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£850

Cheapest round-trip

£339

Average round-trip

£538

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Incheon International
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3970 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 Seoul to Kathmandu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Korean Air
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Korean Air
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Korean Air
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Korean Air
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Seoul to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

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
Travelers usually depart from Incheon International, or Gimpo International when they travel from Seoul to Kathmandu. The distance between Seoul and Kathmandu is 3970 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Cathay Pacific, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, and Spring Airlines. Seoul 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

How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Kathmandu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seoul and Kathmandu takes around 7.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Seoul and Kathmandu?
The flight distance between Seoul and Kathmandu is 3970 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Kathmandu?
Several carriers operate flights between Seoul and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Korean Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo, Bangkok, London, Osaka, Manila, Jeju City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Busan, Bali, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Fukuoka, Cebu, Okinawa Island, Da Nang, San Francisco, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phuket City.
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 Seoul?
Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International, Seoul Air Base.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Cheongju International, Daegu International, Yangyang International, Pyongyang International, Wonju, Gunsan.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Bharatpur, Simara.
Which airlines fly between Seoul and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Kathmandu with Cathay Pacific, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Spring Airlines.
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