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

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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 10h ago
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✈ Nonstop
LX9884cs
LX Swiss
320
4:30 AM
IST T3
6:35 AM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI215+1
AI Air India
320
4:50 AM
IST T3
6:55 AM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W2523
W2 Flexflight
319
6:30 AM
IST T3
8:15 AM
+0545
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI213
AI Air India
320
7:00 AM
IST T3
9:05 AM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1151+2
6E IndiGo
32N
7:50 AM
IST T3
9:50 AM
+0545
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3668cs
KL KLM
32N
8:00 AM
IST T3
9:50 AM
+0545
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1153+1
6E IndiGo
32N
11:10 AM
IST T3
1:05 PM
+0545
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI217
AI Air India
320
11:35 AM
IST T3
1:40 PM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1155+1
6E IndiGo
32N
1:40 PM
IST T3
3:40 PM
+0545
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI219
AI Air India
320
2:25 PM
IST T3
4:30 PM
+0545
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1161
6E IndiGo
32N
5:50 PM
IST T3
7:50 PM
+0545
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI211
AI Air India
320
7:35 PM
IST T3
9:33 PM
+0545
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI223
AI Air India
320
9:30 PM
IST T3
11:30 PM
+0545
1h 45m
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
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AI216
AI Air India
320
7:55 AM
+0545 TI
9:35 AM
IST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AI214
AI Air India
320
10:05 AM
+0545 TI
11:50 AM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
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6E1152+1
6E IndiGo
32N
11:00 AM
+0545
12:35 PM
IST
1h 50m
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
AI218
AI Air India
320
2:40 PM
+0545 TI
4:20 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
KL3669cs
KL KLM
32N
5:10 PM
+0545
6:55 PM
IST
2h
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
6E1162
6E IndiGo
32N
8:50 PM
+0545
10:25 PM
IST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX9885cs
LX Swiss
320
9:05 PM
+0545 TI
10:45 PM
IST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI212+1
AI Air India
320
9:10 PM
+0545 TI
11:05 PM
IST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New Delhi to Kathmandu
4 carriers, 90 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 90 Flights/wk 507 mi 1h 30m nonstop +0.25h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

DEL–KTM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, IndiGo and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 19 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 Also: LX 42 320 1h43-1h50 Star Alliance LX
6E IndiGo Also: KL 28 32N 1h40-1h45 KL
W2 Flexflight 6 319 1h30
KE Korean Air 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – W2
320 Airbus A320 – AI, LX
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E, KL
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (42 flights/wk, 55%)
Unaffiliated: 6E + W2 (34 flights/wk, 45%)
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
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
90
Outbound / wk
90
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
909
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 30m to 1h 50m.
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 30m to 1h 50m
Time difference+0.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights90 out / 90 return
1-stop connections19 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 30m to 1h 50m. The route covers 507 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Air India, Korean Air and Flexflight. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 90 nonstop flights per week from DEL to KTM. The return direction has about 90 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCU, VNS, ICN, SIN, BOM, DMK, CMB, DOH, SHJ, BLR, BKK, DAC, PBH, CAN, IST, DXB, KUL, HKG and AUH. 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, Air India, Korean Air and Flexflight. With 90 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 30 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CCU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.