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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Kathmandu:

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 04:50
• Latest: departs at 17:45 and lands at 21:45.

The flight takes about 4h.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Kathmandu:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Dubai to Kathmandu takes 4h, covering 4,809 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dubai to Kathmandu range from AED 1,602 to AED 2,161, with an average of AED 1,798 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,602 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the AED 1,798 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,425 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 1,842 for direct.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Himalaya Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Kathmandu flights are:

• flydubai: 71% on time
• Himalaya Airlines: 30% on time
• Nepal Airlines: 16% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 58% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 18–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Kathmandu flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,498 to AED 11,149. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Kathmandu flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Kathmandu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 698, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dubai to Kathmandu usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Kathmandu route, 42% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Dubai to Kathmandu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,759 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 1,832, a difference of AED 73.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Kathmandu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Himalaya Airlines
• Nepal Airlines

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 38m, compared to 10h 58m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 11h 04m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Kathmandu is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (Nepal Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Kathmandu flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Nepal Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Himalaya Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Nepal Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Sajha Yayahat provides public bus services from the International Terminal at Tribhuvan International to the city centre, but these are often crowded and subject to traffic congestion. There is no car hire centre at this location, but you can get pre-paid airport taxis outside International Arrivals. Rates are posted on the board as you exit the terminal. Other taxi services are available, but rates should be negotiated before making the journey to downtown Kathmandu.

Yeti Airlines, Sita Air and Buddha Airlines are three domestic carriers that offer flights to localities around Nepal, such as Pokhara, Bharatpur and Bhadrapur. Passengers on flights from Dubai to Kathmandu can also get service to Kuala Lumpur, Delhi and Bangkok from Tribhuvan