Dubai to Kathmandu (DXB–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,858 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FZ1133+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
1:50 AM
+04 T3
8:05 AM
+0545
4h 30m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2262cs
EK Emirates
7M8
1:50 AM
+04 T3
8:05 AM
+0545
4h 30m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1595+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
12:40 PM
+04 T3
6:55 PM
+0545
4h 30m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2155cs
EK Emirates
7M8
12:40 PM
+04 T3
6:55 PM
+0545
4h 30m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2153cs
EK Emirates
7M8
3:45 PM
+04 T2
10:00 PM
+0545
4h 30m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ573+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
3:45 PM
+04 T2
10:00 PM
+0545
4h 30m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1134+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:05 AM
+0545
11:50 AM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2263cs
EK Emirates
7M8
9:05 AM
+0545
12:30 PM
+04
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2156cs
EK Emirates
7M8
7:55 PM
+0545
11:20 PM
+04
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1596+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:55 PM
+0545
10:40 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ574+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:00 PM
+0545
1:45 AM+1
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
H9765
H9 Himalaya
32A
11:15 PM
+0545 TI
2:15 AM+1
+04
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
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RA229
RA Nepal
332
11:30 PM
+0545 TI
2:25 AM+1
+04
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEL New Delhi 6h 15m 6EAIEK 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
DOH Doha 7h 8m FZQRWB QR Doha (DOH) to Kathmandu flights
DAC Dhaka 8h 23m ACBSEK BG Dhaka (DAC) to Kathmandu flights
BLR Bengaluru 8h 45m 6EEKIX IX Bengaluru (BLR) to Kathmandu flights
BOM Mumbai 8h 55m 6EAIEK 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 11h 15m ACBTDE TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
IST Istanbul 14h 28m BIEKFZ TK Istanbul (IST) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 15h 45m ACEKTP MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
CMB Colombo 15h 50m ACAZDE UL Colombo (CMB) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 16h 30m EKQFTP GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
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Dubai to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,858 mi 4h 30m nonstop +1.75h ahead

DXB–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 1,858 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 21 7M8 4h30 EK
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (21 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, DXB to KTM direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,304
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 Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Metric DXB→KTM SHJ→KTM AUH→KTM
Distance from DXB 11 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 42 14 7
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 45m 4h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,858 mi / 2,990 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
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 DXB

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

Key statistics for the Dubai to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance1,858 mi / 2,990 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+1.75 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 47 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,858 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to KTM: flydubai.
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 Indira Gandhi, Hamad and Hazrat Shahjalal.
Kathmandu is 1.75 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from KTM to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DXB to KTM

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to KTM is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,858 miles (2,990 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indira Gandhi, Hamad and Hazrat Shahjalal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).