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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £163 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £380 |
Average round-trip | £435 |
Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
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
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
| Cathay Pacific | CPA | CX | No |
| Nepal Airlines | RNA | RA | Yes |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | 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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