Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu (AUH–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY1384
EY Etihad
320
3:10 AM
+04 TA
9:05 AM
+0545
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY1385
EY Etihad
320
9:50 AM
+0545 TI
1:25 PM
+04
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,914 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1.75h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

AUH–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,914 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 7 320 4h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to KTM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
737
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kathmandu from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Metric AUH→KTM DXB→KTM SHJ→KTM
Distance from AUH 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 35 11
Flight time 4h 10m 2h 45m 4h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.75h
Kathmandu is 1.75 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,914 mi / 3,081 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders obtain a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Fees are $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, or $125 for 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page. A passport-sized photo is needed for the visa application at the counter.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance1,914 mi / 3,081 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1.75 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,914 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AUH to KTM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAC, BLR, BOM, DEL, DOH, SIN, KUL, HKG, ICN and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kathmandu is 1.75 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from KTM to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to KTM

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to KTM ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,914 miles (3,081 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).