New Delhi to Kathmandu (DEL–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI215
AI Air India
320
4:30 AM
IST T3
6:35 AM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AI213
AI Air India
320
7:05 AM
IST T3
9:05 AM
+0545
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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6E1151
6E IndiGo
32N
8:00 AM
IST T3
9:50 AM
+0545
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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6E1153
6E IndiGo
32N
10:10 AM
IST T3
12:15 PM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AI217
AI Air India
320
11:45 AM
IST T3
1:55 PM
+0545
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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6E1155
6E IndiGo
32N
2:05 PM
IST T3
4:10 PM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AI219
AI Air India
320
2:30 PM
IST T3
4:30 PM
+0545
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AI211
AI Air India
32N
7:23 PM
IST T3
9:27 PM
+0545
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AI223
AI Air India
320
10:45 PM
IST T3
12:36 AM+1
+0545
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AI224
AI Air India
320
6:35 AM
+0545 TI
8:20 AM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
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AI216
AI Air India
320
8:19 AM
+0545 TI
9:46 AM
IST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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6E1152
6E IndiGo
32N
10:50 AM
+0545
12:35 PM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
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AI214
AI Air India
320
11:00 AM
+0545 TI
12:32 PM
IST
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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6E1154
6E IndiGo
32N
1:15 PM
+0545
3:00 PM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
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AI218
AI Air India
320
2:55 PM
+0545 TI
4:30 PM
IST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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6E1156
6E IndiGo
32N
5:10 PM
+0545
6:55 PM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
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AI220
AI Air India
320
5:30 PM
+0545 TI
7:10 PM
IST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AI212
AI Air India
320
10:35 PM
+0545 TI
11:57 PM
IST
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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New Delhi to Kathmandu
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 507 mi 1h 35m nonstop +0.25h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

DEL–KTM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEL–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 42 320, 32N 1h36-1h55 Star Alliance
6E IndiGo 21 32N 1h35-1h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AI
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E, AI
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (42 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: 6E (21 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEL to KTM direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
735
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.25h
Kathmandu is 0.25 hours ahead of New Delhi.
DEL: IST · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 6.25:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
507 mi / 816 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Indian citizens do not need a visa or passport to enter Nepal. The India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship allows unrestricted movement between the two countries. A valid government-issued photo ID is sufficient for entry. Accepted documents include an Aadhaar card, voter ID, or Indian passport.

There is no limit on the length of stay. Indian citizens can live and work in Nepal without a permit. Air travelers flying into Tribhuvan International Airport should carry a passport or a valid photo ID for airline check-in requirements.

Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

DEL–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 816 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 55m
Time difference+0.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 63 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 55m. The route covers 507 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Air India.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from DEL to KTM. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNS, ICN, BOM, CAN, SHJ, BLR, DMK, SIN, DXB, DAC, DOH, AUH, HKG and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kathmandu is 0.25 hours ahead of New Delhi.
Yes, return flights from KTM to DEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEL to KTM

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEL to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEL to KTM ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.