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Varanasi VNSKathmandu KTM
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Thu, Apr 30
Varanasi VNSKathmandu KTM
£138
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£125

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£520

Cheapest round-trip

£271

Average round-trip

£272

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
Lal Bahadur Shastri International
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
153
Flight distance
352 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 Varanasi to Kathmandu in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Hahn Air
------1---1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Hahn Air
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Hahn Air
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Hahn Air
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Varanasi to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Nepal AirlinesRNARAYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Air India ExpressAXBIXNo

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
201
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
25°C10°C
18 Apr
76%
32°C17°C
Sunday
12 Apr
26°C12°C
19 Apr
33°C17°C
Monday
13 Apr
28°C14°C
20 Apr
33°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
29°C14°C
21 Apr
81%
33°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
30°C15°C
22 Apr
66%
32°C13°C
Thursday
16 Apr
30°C16°C
23 Apr
29°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
30°C16°C
24 Apr
72%
30°C16°C
The distance between Varanasi and Kathmandu is 352 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Nepal Airlines, Air Arabia, and Air India Express. Varanasi and Kathmandu have 153 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 Varanasi to Kathmandu?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Varanasi and Kathmandu takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Varanasi and Kathmandu?
The flight distance between Varanasi and Kathmandu is 352 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Varanasi and Kathmandu?
Several carriers operate flights between Varanasi and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hahn Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Varanasi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Varanasi and New Delhi, London, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Goa, Ahmedabad, Dehradun, Kuala Lumpur, Kochi, Dubai, Melbourne, Kuwait City, Bhubaneswar, Colombo, Thiruvananthapuram, Jodhpur, Singapore.
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., Malé, Dallas, Bucharest, Istanbul, Manila, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Doha, Lisbon.
What airports are near Varanasi?
The main airport in Varanasi is Lal Bahadur Shastri International. It is also served by Jay Prakash Narayan International, Lal Bahadur Shastri International, Mahayogi Gorakhnath, Gautam Buddha, Gaya, Allahabad.
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 Varanasi and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Varanasi and Kathmandu with IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, Nepal Airlines, Air Arabia, Air India Express.
When’s the best time to travel between Varanasi and Kathmandu?
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