Dubai to Kathmandu (DXB–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–KTM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,858 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ flydubai | 21 | 7M8 | 2h45-4h30 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 7M8 | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kathmandu from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→KTM | SHJ→KTM | AUH→KTM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 11 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 4h 45m | 4h 10m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · KTM: +0545
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–KTM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to KTM
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and flydubai. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to KTM ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,858 miles (2,990 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via BLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).