International flights to Nepal is Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in capital Kathmandu, the only international airport in the capital Kathmandu. Travelers from around the world can reach Kathmandu via convenient connections through major Asian and Middle Eastern aviation hubs, with one or two stopovers depending on their departure country.
International transit points to Kathmandu
Most international flights to Kathmandu connect through the following well-established hubs:
- Doha (Qatar)
- Dubai & Abu Dhabi (UAE)
- Istanbul (Türkiye)
- Delhi (India)
- Bangkok (Thailand)
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Singapore
These hubs offer smooth transit options, competitive fares, and frequent connections to Kathmandu.
Airlines Flying to Kathmandu
Middle East Connections
- Qatar Airways – via Doha
- Emirates – via Dubai
- Flydubai – via Dubai
- Etihad Airways – via Abu Dhabi
- Air Arabia – via Sharjah
- Nepal Airlines – via Doha, Dubai
Asian Connections
- Air India & IndiGo – via Delhi
- Thai Airways – via Bangkok
- Malaysia Airlines & AirAsia – via Kuala Lumpur
- SilkAir / Singapore Airlines – via Singapore
- Druk Air – regional South Asian connections
- Korean Air – via Seoul
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines – via Dhaka
European Connections
- Turkish Airlines – via Istanbul (one of the most convenient single-transit options from Europe)
Connecting to Kathmandu from Other Continents
Europe: Commonly via Istanbul, Doha, or Dubai
North America: Typically via Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, Delhi, or Bangkok
Australia & New Zealand: Usually via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, or Middle Eastern hubs. Most long-haul travelers reach Kathmandu with one or two connecting flights, depending on route and airline.
Important Travel Note
Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is currently the only international airport in Nepal, serving all inbound and outbound international flights.