Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 4

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Changzhou Benniu, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 5

What airports are near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Kathmandu with China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Batik Air Malaysia, Nepal Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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.

Question 8

What flights operate between Shanghai and Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai 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.

Question 9

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Changzhou Benniu, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 10

How many airports are there near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Kathmandu depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kathmandu depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Shanghai and Kathmandu arrive?

Accepted Answer

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

Cheapest one-way trip	£168
Cheapest round-trip	£349
Average round-trip	£411
Most popular airline	China Eastern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Prepaid Taxi	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
Metered Taxi	20-45 min	Rs 400 – Rs 700; metered fare (~$3–5 USD); negotiate before departure	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Ride-hailing (Pathao, inDrive)	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
Hotel Shuttle / Private Transfer	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
Local Bus / Microbus	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
Rental Car with Driver	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

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Nepal Airlines	RNA	RA	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

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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