Cheap flights to Nepal from $383

Flight times can vary to Nepal from Australia depending on where a traveller gets on a flight and what city it is going to end up in. Those leaving Sydney to reach Kathmandu will find several fights that can be as quick as 15h 55m or as long as 29h 15m. Most passengers will land at Tribhuvan International Airport, the only international airport in the country. Another common place to travel is Pokhara, which can be reached out of Melbourne. This flight is a little longer with the quickest flights reaching the destination in 19h 25m and some of the longer flights taking 33h 05m.

Unfortunately, there currently are no nonstop, direct flights from Australia into Nepal. However, there are many stopover options for visiting the major cities in Nepal. Some flights from Melbourne to Pokhara are offered by AirAsia X, Malindo Air, and Yeti Airlines. Travellers who are coming into Kathmandu from Sydney will have a selection of flights available from Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X, and Malindo Air. Nepal flight deals are also available from Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, and Adelaide into Kathmandu.

Many areas in Nepal, including Bharatpur, Lukla, Janakpur, Pokhara, Jomsom, and Simikot, are served by domestic flights. Nepal Airlines, Yeti Airlines, and Buddha Air are some of the most popular airlines. Travellers can also drive or hire a taxi in Nepal, but car hire is not provided in the country. Many tourist buses go through the country which make stops for tea and lunch. Metered taxis are common in Kathmandu, as are three-wheel scooter and rickshaws, which are often the less expensive option.

Many travellers to Nepal take time to trek into the Himalayas or visit Phewa Lake to enjoy a boat trip. The oldest national park in the country, Chitwan National Park, is a place where travellers can see rhinos, tigers, crocodiles, and many bird species. In addition to that, Mouth Everest is in the area and can be climbed by those who want a bit of adventure. There are also great views of the mountain from domestic flights. The country has many festivals throughout the year like Holi, which is a spring festival, Tibetan New Year, and Dashain which lasts longer than any other festival.

People coming from Australia to Nepal by air will need to have a passport that is valid for at least six months. A visa is also required and may be obtained when reaching the airport. Keep in mind that this must be paid for in cash. A tourist visa allows you to conduct business for up to 30 days in Nepal. Different visas are different lengths from 15 to 30 and 90 days. Tourists can stay no longer than 150 days in Nepal over the course of a calendar year.

Peak Season: The busiest times of the year – but also the best times – to search for cheap flights to Nepal are between February and May and late August to December.  The main festivals of Dashain and Tihar occur during these months. Dashain, Nepal’s most important festival, commemorates the gods’ victory over demons. The celebrations are reminiscent of Christmas; homes are decorated, families get together and gifts are given. Tihar follows Dashain. This festival – worship of the Hindu Goddess of Fortune – lasts for five days and is all about celebrating one’s siblings and friends. In March, the festival of colours (Fagu Purnima or Holi) takes place. This Hindu festival is marked by the throwing of coloured water or coloured powder.  Off Season: Mid-June to September is the low season in Nepal. It’s the monsoon season when rainfall is heavy and temperatures are high. Landslides, flooding and avalanches can occur during the monsoon season.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nepal on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Batik Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nepal.

Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nepal. One-way flights to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport typically cost $95, while return flights cost around $149.

A return flight to Nepal will typically cost around $109, however they can be found for as little as $100.

For those looking to save time traveling to Nepal, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 10 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Somewhere Hotel Pvt.Ltd is the closest property to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (0.0 km away from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport).