MEL - KTM

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu (MEL-KTM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Kathmandu

Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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01:00 - 12:55MEL-KTM
41h 10m3 stops
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08:10 - 23:45KTM-MEL
34h 20m3 stops
$1,125Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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11:25 - 22:30MEL-KTM
16h 20m1 stop
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12:30 - 21:30KTM-MEL
27h 45m1 stop
$1,128China Southern
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Wed, 29 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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01:00 - 13:15MEL-KTM
17h 30m2 stops
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14:15 - 05:00KTM-MEL
33h 30m2 stops
$1,130Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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13:10 - 12:55MEL-KTM
29h 00m3 stops
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08:10 - 23:45KTM-MEL
34h 20m3 stops
$1,133Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Mon, 17 Nov
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12:00 - 15:35MEL-KTM
56h 50m2 stops
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17:00 - 14:05KTM-MEL
39h 50m2 stops
$1,134China Eastern
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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
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07:45 - 12:55MEL-KTM
34h 25m3 stops
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08:10 - 23:45KTM-MEL
34h 20m3 stops
$1,136Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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13:10 - 08:40MEL-KTM
24h 45m2 stops
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14:15 - 05:00KTM-MEL
33h 30m2 stops
$1,137Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Mon, 17 Nov
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15:25 - 21:45MEL-KTM
35h 35m1 stop
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22:55 - 23:00KTM-MEL
18h 50m1 stop
$1,154Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 21 Nov - Tue, 16 Dec
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21:40 - 11:20MEL-KTM
18h 55m1 stop
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12:20 - 14:30KTM-MEL
20h 55m1 stop
$1,159Sichuan Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
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13:00 - 15:35MEL-KTM
31h 50m2 stops
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17:00 - 14:05KTM-MEL
39h 50m3 stops
$1,162China Eastern
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Cheapest • from $1,128 (return)
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Cheapest return fare
$1,125
Typical prices: $1,215-$1,586
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$610
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Kathmandu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu departing in October.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kathmandu on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu is August, where tickets cost $1,119 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,829 and $1,486 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$610
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Kathmandu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu flights

  • Which cities are close to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport?

    Several cities, other than Kathmandu itself, are relatively close to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Kirtipur is a town on the south-western outskirts of Kathmandu. Patan is to the south and can be described almost as a continuation of Kathmandu itself. Madhyapur Thimi lies just outside the eastern fringe of the city of Kathmandu.

  • What are my transport options to and from the airport?

    There are few public transportation options between Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and the city. There is a bus service between the airport and Purano Bus Park in the city centre, but buses are very crowded and uncomfortable. The main transport options are taxis and private services, which can be arranged beforehand or upon arrival. Pre-paid taxis, which are available at the counter to the right of the arrivals gate, are a good way of guaranteeing a fixed price, as taxis do not have a set rate.

  • Does Tribhuvan Airport have a hotel?

    There is an airport hotel located just outside the main gate of Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. It is also possible to book shuttles to hotels in the city from the airport, and the majority offer meet-and-greet services at arrival to transport to your hotel.

  • Are there any public transport options from Kathmandu Airport to Kathmandu?

    The best way to reach the city centre of Kathmandu from the airport if you haven’t rented your own car is by taking a taxi. The safest option is by booking a pre-paid taxi at one of the counters in the Arrivals Hall, as this means you don’t have to negotiate a rate or are in for any unpleasant surprises in the end. A pre-paid taxi ride into the city will cost approximately Rs 750–850 (A$ 9–10).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu was $395 for a one-way ticket and $729 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Kathmandu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Kathmandu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Bangkok is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu, Singapore Airlines or Thai Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu are Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,282 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Thai Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,486 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kathmandu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Kathmandu with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Kathmandu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kathmandu from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Kathmandu

  • If you are flying with children from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kathmandu, Qatar Airways offers a special nanny and in-flight childcare service that can ease some of the difficulties of travelling with small children.
  • You can book and pay for a taxi from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in advance, and this guarantees a fixed price. The office for pre-paid taxis is located to the right of the arrivals gate.
  • If you decide to take a taxi from the airport into the city, it is acceptable to negotiate over the price. Prices are not fixed, and many drivers will initially quote a very high price but will be willing to come down considerably if you are prepared to negotiate politely.
  • One who prefers a more direct connection between Melbourne and Kathmandu can book with airlines like Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines, which all offer one-stop flights between these destinations.
  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) invites with three open-access lounges, all situated in the post-security area of the International Terminal. All located on the third floor, they provide you with a quiet atmosphere, perfect to wait for your flight.
  • The centre of Kathmandu is conveniently close to Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu (KTM). Only 15min by car separates the main airport from the core of the city and many interesting sights like Durbar Square.
  • Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you can seek assistance for booking a hotel, finding your way around, or with flight-related questions at the Information Counter in the Arrivals Area. Here you can also get pamphlets and brochures on what to do in Kathmandu.
  • There is plenty of parking space at Melbourne Airport, so leaving your car there while you are in Kathmandu is no problem. Budget-savvy travellers will find the best rates at the long-term car park that is served by a complimentary shuttle bus operating between the lot and the airport.
  • Mothers who want to nurse their babies in peace after arriving in Kathmandu can do so in the Breastfeeding Room in the Arrivals Area after immigration.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Kathmandu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Kathmandu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Thai AirwaysOverall score based on 358 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.3Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

4.0 OkayAshley, Oct 2025BKK - SYD
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Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Except that our flight was cancelled, by mail, and later moved to 12 hours prior, then the experience was good. In Bangkok we were offered a hotel, it was fine, but would have been nice to know in advance😉

The flight was mostly fine, but I really wished that seats had an outlet to charge devices considering the length of the flight (15 hours there and 14 hours back).

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

Terrible. It’s like they are stuck in the dark ages. I brought a standard carry on suitcase and a back pack - I was told I could only carry on 7kg per bag - in business class, I was forced to remove articles from the suitcase and put them into my backpack! That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever encountered in all my years of flying. The two bags weighed the same amount but one could not be more than 7kg. Holy cow.

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

Mumbai to New York was not comfortable as I was given different sits in hat what I paid for

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

Flight leg to and from IAD/Delhi was good. The leg to and from Delhi/KTM was terrible.

What a pathetic plane it was. Entertainment system didn’t work. USB port was broken. There was a hole on top of folding serving table. Broken restrooms in the middle of flight.

Everything from check-in, punctuality, working screens, food, service, baggage handing

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

Their security process is excessive. We were checked when we got off our incoming plane, at the gate and up the stairs when boarding the plane. Come on.

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