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

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507 mi airlines charter/private 81/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AI215+1
AI Air India
32N
4:30 AM
IST T3
6:35 AM
+0545
1h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9884cs
LX Swiss
320
4:50 AM
IST T3
6:55 AM
+0545
1h 50m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI213
AI Air India
32N
7:00 AM
IST T3
9:05 AM
+0545
1h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3668cs
KL KLM
32N
7:50 AM
IST T3
9:50 AM
+0545
1h 45m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF5211cs
QF Qant
32N
7:50 AM
IST T3
9:50 AM
+0545
1h 45m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1151+2
6E IndiGo
32N
8:00 AM
IST T3
9:50 AM
+0545
1h 35m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
W2523
W2 Flexflight
319
10:55 AM
IST T3
12:40 PM
+0545
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1153+1
6E IndiGo
32N
11:10 AM
IST T3
1:05 PM
+0545
1h 40m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1155+1
6E IndiGo
32N
1:40 PM
IST T3
3:40 PM
+0545
1h 45m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI219
AI Air India
320
2:25 PM
IST T3
4:30 PM
+0545
1h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1161
6E IndiGo
32N
5:50 PM
IST T3
7:50 PM
+0545
1h 45m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI223
AI Air India
320
9:15 PM
IST T3
11:15 PM
+0545
1h 45m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI224
AI Air India
320
6:30 AM
+0545 TI
8:15 AM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI216
AI Air India
32N
7:35 AM
+0545 TI
9:20 AM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI214
AI Air India
32N
10:05 AM
+0545 TI
11:50 AM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1152+1
6E IndiGo
32N
10:50 AM
+0545
12:40 PM
IST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W2522
W2 Flexflight
319
12:25 PM
+0545
1:40 PM
IST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1154+1
6E IndiGo
32N
2:05 PM
+0545
3:45 PM
IST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1156+2
6E IndiGo
32N
4:40 PM
+0545
6:20 PM
IST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI220
AI Air India
320
5:30 PM
+0545 TI
6:55 PM
IST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3669cs
KL KLM
32N
8:50 PM
+0545
10:25 PM
IST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1162+1
6E IndiGo
32N
8:50 PM
+0545
10:25 PM
IST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9885+1
LX Swiss
320
9:10 PM
+0545 TI
11:05 PM
IST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAC Dhaka 5h 35m 6EAIBG BG Dhaka (DAC) to Kathmandu flights
BOM Mumbai 5h 55m 6EA3AC 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Kathmandu flights
BLR Bengaluru 7h 6EA3AF IX Bengaluru (BLR) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 8h 50m 6EAIBR TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
DXB Dubai 9h 33m 6EAIEK EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Kathmandu flights
DOH Doha 11h 5m 6EAIQR QR Doha (DOH) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 11h 45m 6EAINH GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
CMB Colombo 12h 6EAIJL UL Colombo (CMB) to Kathmandu flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 6EAIEY EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 12h 10m AIAYBR MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
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New Delhi to Kathmandu
4 carriers, 81 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 507 mi 1h 45m nonstop +0.25h ahead

DEL–KTM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEL–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo Also: KL, QF 28 32N 1h35-1h45 KL, QF
AI Air India Also: LX 28 320, 32N 1h45-1h50 Star Alliance LX
W2 Flexflight 4 319 1h30
KE Korean Air 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – W2
320 Airbus A320 – AI, LX
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E, AI, KL, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + W2 (32 flights/wk, 53%)
Star Alliance: AI (28 flights/wk, 47%)
SkyTeam: KE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
81
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
959
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 45m gate to gate.
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 45m
Time difference+0.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights81 out / 76 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 507 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from DEL to KTM: IndiGo, Air India, Flexflight and Korean Air.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hazrat Shahjalal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Kempegowda.
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, Air India, Flexflight and Korean Air. With 81 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEL to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEL to KTM is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 81 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 157 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hazrat Shahjalal, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.