Cheap flights from Vientiane to Kathmandu from £171

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Mon, Apr 27
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£171
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Sun, Apr 26
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£178
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Sun, Apr 26
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£183
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Fri, May 1
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£202
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Fri, May 1
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£205
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Wed, Apr 29
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£235
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£430
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Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£433
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£441
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Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
£455
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Fri, May 1 – Tue, May 5
Vientiane VTEKathmandu KTM
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How much do flights to Kathmandu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£171

Cheapest round-trip

£430

Average round-trip

£525

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Thai Airways

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
Wattay International
Arrive to
Tribhuvan International
Average flights per week
345
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal - Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal - Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Check-in for a flight from Vientiane to Kathmandu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
18 Apr
28°C16°C
25 Apr
87%
30°C13°C
Sunday
19 Apr
88%
32°C15°C
26 Apr
84%
26°C17°C
Monday
20 Apr
32°C16°C
27 Apr
86%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
33°C18°C
28 Apr
84%
21°C16°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
33°C17°C
29 Apr
89%
23°C15°C
Thursday
23 Apr
83%
32°C16°C
30 Apr
86%
24°C15°C
Friday
24 Apr
75%
30°C15°C
1 May
88%
24°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Thai Airways, Lao Airlines, Air India Limited, Thai AirAsia, and China Southern Airlines. Vientiane and Kathmandu have 345 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Pakse, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Phuket City, Siem Reap, Chiang Mai, Phuket Province, Manchester, London, Minneapolis, Seoul, Manila, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Krabi, Singapore, Da Nang, Phnom Penh.
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.
What airports are near Vientiane?
The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Loei, Sakon Nakhon.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Simara.
Which airlines fly between Vientiane and Kathmandu?
Currently, you can fly between Vientiane and Kathmandu with Thai Airways, Lao Airlines, Air India Limited, Thai AirAsia, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Vientiane and Kathmandu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Vientiane 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.
What flights operate between Vientiane and Kathmandu?
Traveling between Vientiane 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.
How many airports are there near Vientiane?
There are a number of airports in and around Vientiane. The main one is Wattay International and other nearby airports include Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Loei, Sakon Nakhon
How many airports are there near Kathmandu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Simara.
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