Question 1

What are the requirements for travel to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Tourists visiting Nepal require a visa upon entry according to the travel laws of Nepal. You can get the tourist visa upon arrival from the Nepali Department of Immigration or before traveling from the Nepali Embassy in the United States. The tourist visa only allows stays of no more than 150 days. You also need a passport with remaining validity of at least six months from the time of entry. The passport should also have a blank for the Nepal entry stamp.

Question 2

Can I find public transport from popular airports in Nepal to the city center?

Accepted Answer

Yes, public transport is available from airports in Nepal like KTM and PKR. Buses are the most popular, reliable, and affordable public transportation from these airports. The buses at KTM are available from the front gate and offer frequent rides into the Kathmandu city center. Taxis also head into the Kathmandu city center and are much faster. Buses frequently operate from PKR to the Pokhara city center.

Question 3

What can I do during a layover at Tribhuvan International Airport?

Accepted Answer

US travelers with a layover at KTM will find plenty to keep them busy at the airport before their next take-off. You can grab a bite at one of the cafeterias and restaurants at the International Terminal building if you’re not a fan of flight food. The building also has a couple of duty-free stores where you can shop for gifts or souvenirs. You can also relax at the comfortable lounge areas at KTM after your 20h flight to Nepal. The lounge areas have Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks, and magazines. They are accessible either through a single-visit pass or a membership card.

Question 4

Which cities are served by popular airports in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

As Nepal’s main international airport, KTM serves Kathmandu, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gorakhpur, and Patna. Meanwhile, PKR serves Pokhara, Lekhnath, Khairenitar, Waling, and Baglung. Roads mostly connect the airports to the cities they serve, so you will have to take a bus to your final destination once your flight lands.

Question 5

What are the common stopover options for flights from the US to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Currently, all the flights departing the US for Nepal have at least a single stopover en route. The stopover options for these flights vary depending on your destination city, airline, and arrival airport. Most flights from New York (JFK) to KTM have common stops in London Heathrow (LHR), Colombo (CMB), Doha (DOH), and Dubai (DXB). Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to the same destination have common layovers in Seattle (SEA), JFK, Chicago (ORD), Seoul (ICN), Delhi (DEL), DOH, and DXB depending on your airline.

Question 6

Which airlines offer flights to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

If you’re planning to fly to Nepal from the US, you will be happy to learn that several major airlines operate this route. Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air India, and Cathay Pacific offer the most one-stop flights from various US cities to Kathmandu. American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta, Kuwait Airways, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, Iberia, and Singapore Airlines offer two-stop flights from the US to Nepal.

Question 7

Do airports in Nepal offer accessible services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you're a passenger with reduced mobility, you will get assistance when traveling through Tribhuwan Airport. The airport is wheelchair-accessible and offers a wide range of special needs amenities accessible restrooms, stair-free options, and wheelchair assistance services. To get a wheelchair, visit your airline’s ticket counter or use any of the airport’s courtesy phones to call them. We recommend reserving these services with your airline at least 48 hours before your flight to avoid any delays or inconveniences when traveling.

Question 8

How can I get to Lumbini from Bhairahawa Gautam Buddha International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Bhairahawa Airport is situated 8 miles from the city center and traveling from the airport to Lumbini takes about 1 h 30 min. One of the most recommended options for getting to Lumbini from the airport is by using a bus. Sakura Green offers transportation on this route and has stops at Kotihawa, Manigram, Drivertole, Yogikuti, and Butwal before finally getting to Lumbini. The bus runs once per day.

Question 9

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to Nepal. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Nepal-NP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Nepal is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Nepal-NP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

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 from the United States to Nepal with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Nepal-NP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

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 from the United States to Nepal up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Nepal-NP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

How many airports are there in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 airports in Nepal. The busiest airport is Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport (KTM), with 63% of all flights arriving there.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nepal is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $202. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $283 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest flight to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Nepal from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Kathmandu, at $1,335 round-trip. The most popular route is Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to Kathmandu (KTM) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,335.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Nepal is August, when tickets cost $874 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,488 and $1,379 respectively.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Nepal, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Question 18

How long is the flight to Nepal?

Accepted Answer

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Nepal takes 27h 31m, covering a distance of 7799 miles. The shortest route is Newark Airport (EWR) to Kathmandu (KTM) with an average flight time of 19h 15m.

Question 19

What is the most popular destination in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Kathmandu (100% of total searches to Nepal).

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