Traveling to Nepal is easy through major international hubs in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Since there are no direct flights from most Western countries, travelers usually reach Kathmandu via one-stop connections.
The main international airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu.
From USA to Nepal
There are no direct flights. Best routes:
Recommended Airlines:
- Qatar Airways (via Doha)
- Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul)
- Singapore Airlines (via Singapore)
- **Emirates / Flydubai (via Dubai)
Best choice: Qatar Airways & Turkish Airlines (fastest connections)
From UK to Nepal
There are no direct flights. Best routes:
Recommended Airlines:
- Qatar Airways (Doha)
- Turkish Airlines (Istanbul)
- Emirates (Dubai)
- Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi)
Best route: London → Doha → Kathmandu (Qatar Airways)
From Australia to Nepal
There are no direct flights. Best routes:
Recommended Airlines:
- Singapore Airlines (via Singapore)
- Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur)
- Thai Airways (via Bangkok)
- Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong)
Best route: Sydney/Melbourne → Singapore → Kathmandu
From Europe to Nepal
Recommended Airlines:
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Emirates / Etihad Airways
- Lufthansa (via Middle East partners)
- Air India (via Delhi)
Best route: Europe → Doha / Istanbul → Kathmandu
From Japan to Nepal
Recommended Airlines:
- Singapore Airlines (via Singapore)
- Thai Airways (via Bangkok)
- Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong)
- Nepal Airlines (limited direct seasonal routes)
Best route: Tokyo → Bangkok / Hong Kong → Kathmandu