Kathmandu to New Delhi (KTM–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KTM–DEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 42 | 320 | 1h37-2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 21 | 32N | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Delhi from Kathmandu
| Metric | KTM→DEL | DBR→DEL | GOP→DEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KTM | – | 109 mi | 135 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 7 | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 1h 50m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
KTM: +0545 · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kathmandu, it's 5.75:00 PM in New Delhi.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
KTM–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KTM to DEL
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KTM to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KTM to DEL ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Darbhanga (DBR), Gorakhpur (GOP) and Patna (PAT).