-By Air:
Nepal has just one international airport, located in the capital city of Kathmandu. Several international airlines offer direct flights to Kathmandu. Upon arriving by air, you will land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Nepal Airlines, the country’s national carrier, along with other international airlines, operates direct flights to Kathmandu from cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Bangkok, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Karachi, Lhasa, Osaka, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Vienna, Muscat, Bahrain, Paro, and Sharjah.
- Thai Airways International operates a daily flight between Bangkok and Kathmandu.
- Qatar Airways offers daily flights between Doha and Kathmandu, with connecting flights to/from Europe and America.
- Gulf Air has daily flights between the UAE and Kathmandu, with connecting flights to/from Europe and America.
- Air China flies between Lhasa and Kathmandu, with connecting flights to/from mainland China.
- Austrian Airlines operates a weekly flight between Vienna and Kathmandu.
- Indian Airlines provides frequent flights between Delhi, Calcutta, and Kathmandu.
Nepal Airlines fly –
- Between Delhi and Kathmandu.
- Between Osaka and Kathmandu via Shanghai.
- Between Singapore and Kathmandu via Bangkok.
- Between Bombay and Kathmandu.
- Between Hong Kong and Kathmandu.
- Between Bangkok and Kathmandu.
In addition to the mentioned airlines, other international carriers that operate direct flights to Kathmandu include Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China South-West Airlines, Druk Airlines, Royal Bhutan Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Korean Air, GMG Airlines, and Air Arabia. Other airlines connecting to Nepal include Aeroflot Soviet Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Dragon Air, Emirates Air, Euralil, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, Qantas Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, SAS, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Transavia, United Arab Emirates Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alitalia, and Philippine Airlines.
-By Land:
You can enter Nepal overland from both India and Tibet. If you’re in Tibet, you can cross the border at Kodari and then take a bus to Kathmandu, which takes between 7 to 12 hours, depending on road conditions. There are several land entry points from the Nepal-India border, including Kakarvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalganj, Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar, and Sunauli. Public and tourist buses operate to these locations from Kathmandu. Though road trips take longer, they are often cheaper if you choose budget accommodations and transport. Additionally, traveling overland gives you the chance to experience beautiful views of valleys, mountains, and winding roads.
The most straightforward and hassle-free overland route from India to Nepal is via Gorakhpur, using the train to the Sunauli/Belahiya border post. Direct buses from this route to Kathmandu run at night and take about 9 hours. The Raxaul/Birgunj border post can also be used, though it may not provide the most pleasant travel experience. If you’re in Darjeeling, you can enter Nepal via Kakarvitta. There are also several border crossings in western Nepal.
