Flight Information for Nepal
International Flights to Nepal
Nepal Airlines (formerly Royal Nepal Airlines, the national carrier) has been undergoing a financial crisis for several years now and no longer serves the UK. Today there are no direct frights from the UK to Nepal, necessitating a stop en-route. Three airlines have services from London – Gulf Air (with stops in Bahrain and/or Abu Dhabi), Jet Airways via Delhi and Qatar Airways (with a pause in Doha). The Qatar and Jet Airways services are popularly regarded as most convenient and reliable.
Gulf Air flights from United Kingdom to Nepal
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Gulf Airlines operate 2 daily services between London, Bahrain and/or Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu. The journey is prone to delays and missed connections. Flight time approximately 14hrs 20mins.
Jet Airways flights from United Kingdom to Nepal
www.jetairways.com
The relatively new Jet Airways service flies between London and Kathmandu via Delhi, a journey of almost 12 hours. This airline is rapidly gaining a following for its good levels of service and punctuality. Flight time approximately 11hrs 45mins.
Qatar Airways flights from United Kingdom to Nepal
www.qatarairways.com
Qatar Airways operate up to 3 flights daily between London (both Heathrow and Gatwick) to Kathmandu. The stopover is in the modern Doha Airport which has a variety of new facilities. Flight time approximately 12hrs 25mins
Domestic Flights in Nepal
The national carrier is Nepal Airlines, however the woes of the company are well-known and it now has a much reduced international service (mainly to South East Asia). Its domestic service remains strong though with flights from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Biratnagar to almost all corners of the country. Recently private airlines such as Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines have provided competition on some routes. Some operated fixed wing services (including microlight flights), others helicopters. In addition a variety of sightseeing flights are available for the visitor, enabling a real appreciation of the mountain of the Kingdom. Note that delays are common as changing weather patterns impact on the ability to fly. Always allow a spare day if relying on domestic flights as part of your itinerary, especially so to the mountainous regions (e.g. Lukla and Jomson).
Nepal Airline Corporation flights in Nepal
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The national carrier is Nepal Airlines, however the woes of the company are well-known and it now has a much reduced international service (mainly to South East Asia). Its domestic service remains strong though with flights from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Biratnagar to almost all corners of the country.
Buddha Air flights in Nepal
www.buddhaair.com
Buddha Air operate shuttle and sightseeing flights into the Nepal Himalayas. Their domestic network includes Bhairahawa, Bharatpur, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Nepalgunj and Pokhara.
Gorkha Airlines flights in Nepal
www.gorkhaairlines.com
Starting with helicopters and moving also to fixed wing aircraft the company now operates between Kathmandu and Lukhla, Jomson, Bharatpur, Pokhara and Janakpur.
Sita Air flights in Nepal
www.sitaair.com.np
A new carrier starting operations in 2003 Sita Air has some 11 destinations in Nepal. These include the mountain towns of Lukla, Jumla and Jomson and Terai towns of Nepalgunj, Biratnagar and Janakpur.
Yeti Airlines flights in Nepal
www.yetiairlines.com
Yeti Airlines has a fleet of nine aircraft covering major districts and cities within Nepal from the mountains to the Terai region, with some 13 destinations. They also offer sightseeing flights into the mountains to see Everest.
