Cheap flights from Varanasi to Kathmandu

November and January sit on either side of December, the month with the lowest listed fares, so start your search there and widen it if those weeks are busy. October, February, March, April, June and September give you other windows to compare.

If your dates are fixed, book once you find a fare you can live with, because direct seats can disappear around school holidays and the year-end break. Midweek departures sometimes show more choice than weekend ones, and early-morning or late-evening options can change the total travel time.

Air India and IndiGo are Indian carriers on the list, while Air India Charters, PMT Air, Hahn Air Systems and Malaysia Airlines may appear on connecting or interline itineraries. Direct flights are available on the route, but the nonstop option is not guaranteed on every fare, so check the routing, flight numbers and total time.

What is included also changes by fare: compare baggage allowances, seat selection, meals and change rules before you pay, and price the same bag on every option rather than trusting the headline fare.

Tribhuvan International Airport is the airport you land at, and it sits close to central Kathmandu rather than far out in the suburbs. The ride into town is usually short by road, with taxis and hotel pickups the common options.

Because the airport is compact and busy at peak times, allow time for immigration and baggage collection, and confirm your onward transport before you leave the terminal. If your flight arrives late, pre-arrange your transfer and keep your hotel address handy.

Currency

NPR (N₨)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

Nepali

Emergency number

100, 101, 102

Calling code

+977

Internet domain

.np

Population of Kathmandu

846 k (2021)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your itinerary is one through-ticket or separate tickets, because a missed connection on separate tickets is your responsibility.
• Check the routing and airport codes, since Varanasi uses Lal Bahadur Shastri, Kathmandu uses Tribhuvan, and not every listed fare is nonstop.
• Check baggage allowances and fees before you pay, especially on lower fares.
• Check passport validity and Nepal entry requirements well before departure.
• Check dates around December as well as the exact day you want, because the lowest listed month may not match your schedule.
• Check change and cancellation rules, since the lowest fare is often the least flexible.