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3 airlines operate flights between Kathmandu and New Delhi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air India
• IndiGo
• Nepal Airlines

Flights from Kathmandu to New Delhi usually depart from Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Nepal Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kathmandu to New Delhi.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$78 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Nepal Airlines and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Kathmandu to New Delhi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $234 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $28. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kathmandu to New Delhi route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kathmandu to New Delhi flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Karol Bagh. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kathmandu to New Delhi:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:25
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 23:35.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of $251. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kathmandu to New Delhi takes 1h 55m, covering 1,311 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Kathmandu to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,161, which is 598% above the typical average for this route.

IndiGo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kathmandu to New Delhi flights are:

• IndiGo: 83% on time
• Air India: 79% on time
• SpiceJet: 53% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Return flights from Kathmandu to New Delhi range from $214 to $295, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.