03/07/2025
Here’s a comprehensive overview of international airlines operating from Nepal (primarily via Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu‑KTM) and their standard flight schedules:
🛫 Nepal Airlines (flag carrier)
Seasonal summer schedule (Apr 1–Oct 25, 2025) from KTM:
Doha: RA‑239 dep 23:00, arr 01:15+1 (Mon–Sat)
Kuala Lumpur: RA‑415 dep 21:35, arr 04:20+1 (Tue, Thu, Sun)
Dubai: RA‑229 dep 23:30, arr 02:25+1 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun)
Hong Kong: RA‑409 dep 11:00, arr 17:45 (Tue, Sat)
Delhi: RA‑217 dep 13:25, arr 14:50 (Daily)
Mumbai: RA‑201 dep 14:00, arr 16:30 (Wed, Sun)
Bengaluru: RA‑225 dep 13:45, arr 16:30 (Tue, Thu, Sat)
Bangkok: RA‑401 dep 11:10, arr 15:45 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Dammam: RA‑241 dep 22:25, arr 01:00+1 (Wed, Sat)
Narita (Tokyo): RA‑433 dep 22:30, arr 08:30+1 (Tue, Fri, Sun)
Return flights mirror these days/time.
🌍 Other International Airlines & Routes
Based on winter–summer patterns and news updates:
Qatar Airways: Doha–KTM 3–5x daily
Flydubai: Dubai–KTM ~3 daily flights
Turkish Airlines: Istanbul–KTM 3x/week
Singapore Airlines: Singapore–KTM daily
Malaysia/Batik/ Malindo Airlines: Kuala Lumpur–KTM 4x/week
IndiGo / Air India / Vistara: Delhi–KTM daily
Etihad: Abu Dhabi–KTM daily
Air Arabia: Sharjah–KTM daily
Oman Air: Muscat–KTM regular
Salam Air: Kuwait–KTM ~3x/week
SriLankan Airlines: Colombo–KTM ~2x/week
Thai Smile: Bangkok–KTM daily
Korean Air: Incheon–KTM ~2–4x/week
Sichuan / Air China: Chengdu–KTM regular
Jazeera Airways: Kuwait–Lumbini via KTM daily
Himalaya Airlines: KTM→KL, Doha, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Dhaka daily; and China (Beijing, Chongqing, Kunming, Shanghai etc.)
🕑 Sample Daily Slots from KTM (based on real-time data):
~13:15 — KTM → Colombo (SriLankan Airlines)
~13:25 — KTM → Delhi (Nepal Airlines)
~13:30 — KTM → Bangkok (Thai Airways)
~14:00 — KTM → Mumbai (Nepal Airlines)
~14:00 — KTM → Delhi (IndiGo)
Evening–Night departures: RA‑401 to Bangkok (~11:10), RA‑415 to KL (~21:35), RA‑229 to Dubai (~23:30), RA‑239 to Doha (~23:00)
⚠️ Operational Notices
Tribhuvan Airport operates ~18 hours/day (approx. 6 AM–midnight). Scheduled night flights are limited or may shift to daytime during maintenance periods.
Nepal Airlines fleet (narrow-body jets) has experienced periodic groundings due to maintenance issues—be prepared for sudden schedule changes.
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