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As a US citizen, you do need to obtain a visa before your departure to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport out of New York or purchase one upon your arrival, no matter the airport of origin. Each passenger is also required to have a passport valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Nepal, along with at least one blank visa page.

No, there currently aren’t any available direct flights from any of the airports in New York to Kathmandu. All routes generally make at least one layover in Asia before continuing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport. The quickest routes with the least layovers depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and are operated mainly by American Airlines and Air India, with the layover in New Delhi, India.

The most convenient and affordable way of getting from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport to central areas in Kathmandu, such as Thamel, is by taxi. It’s possible to prepay for your taxi if you wish to do so. You can expect the ride to take about 20 to 30min to get downtown, and it can cost more or less Rs495 ($4).

When departing out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) you can request and book assistance in advance to receive help getting around the airport and boarding your flight. Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM), the airport is equipped with ramps and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. If you require extra assistance, you may request it beforehand.

Flights from New York to Kathmandu may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Kathmandu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from New York to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 35% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 8% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New York to Kathmandu route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,130 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,316: a $186 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Garden of Dreams is one of the most viewed places in Kathmandu on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $1,232. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Kathmandu takes 0h 00m, covering 7,520 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Kathmandu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $619, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 53m, compared with 22h 00m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 22h 44m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Kathmandu is 9 hours ahead of New York (Nepal Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from New York to Kathmandu range from $998 to $1,459, with an average of $1,232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $998 counts as a good deal.