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

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1,858 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 31m 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
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2262cs
EK Emirates
7M8
1:50 AM
+04 T3
8:05 AM
+0545
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ539+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
8:35 AM
+04 T2
2:35 PM
+0545
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2446cs
EK Emirates
7M8
8:35 AM
+04 T2
2:35 PM
+0545
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1595+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
12:40 PM
+04 T3
6:55 PM
+0545
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2155cs
EK Emirates
7M8
12:40 PM
+04 T3
6:55 PM
+0545
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2153cs
EK Emirates
7M8
3:45 PM
+04 T2
10:00 PM
+0545
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ573+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
6:55 PM
+04 T2
10:31 PM
+0545
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1134+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:05 AM
+0545
12:30 PM
+04
5h 10m
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
EK2447cs
EK Emirates
7M8
3:35 PM
+0545
6:35 PM
+04
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ540+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
4:46 PM
+0545
7:58 PM
+04
4h 57m
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
Prices
FZ1596+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:55 PM
+0545
11:20 PM
+04
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ574+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:00 PM
+0545
2:20 AM+1
+04
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
H9765
H9 Himalaya
32A
11:15 PM
+0545 TI
2:30 AM+1
+04
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
RA229
RA Nepal
332
11:30 PM
+0545 TI
2:25 AM+1
+04
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 1,858 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1.75h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

DXB–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 1,858 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 7M8 1h51-4h30 EK
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (28 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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,226
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 56 28 7
Flight time 1h 51m 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 1h 51m to 4h 30m.
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 time1h 51m to 4h 30m
Time difference+1.75 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 60 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
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 approximately 1h 51m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,858 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: flydubai. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from DXB to KTM. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCU, AUH, KMG, BLR, DOH, DEL, DAC, BOM, CMB, IST, HKG, BKK, SIN, CAN, KUL and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to KTM ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,858 miles (2,990 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CCU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).