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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kathmandu to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kathmandu to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Kathmandu to Istanbul (KTM-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kathmandu to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul.
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Expert advice for your flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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KTM

For a stress-free departure, use the prepaid taxi service outside KTM for clear rates and hassle-free transport to the city.

Read more about KTMby Daniel Scheffler
IST

The new M11 metro line connects IST to Istanbul city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight with frequent trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kathmandu to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kathmandu, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport is April, where tickets cost $567 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,239 and $1,185 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 49% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.

When to book flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kathmandu to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kathmandu to Istanbul flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kathmandu and Istanbul?

    A passport is required to fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kathmandu to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kathmandu to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kathmandu and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Kathmandu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Kathmandu with another airline. Booking your flights between Kathmandu and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Kathmandu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $894 or less one-way and $1,281 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kathmandu Tribhuvan to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kathmandu to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10.0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Istanbul (IST)
Kathmandu (KTM)

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