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

• Earliest: departs at 04:30 and lands at 06:18
• Latest: departs at 22:05 and lands at 23:53.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Kathmandu:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New Delhi to Kathmandu takes 1h 48m, 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.

Return flights from New Delhi to Kathmandu range from $206 to $314, with an average of $253 over the past 12 months. Anything below $206 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of $253. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $162 return via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), compared with $254 for direct.

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 New Delhi to Kathmandu flights are:

• IndiGo: 83% on time
• Air India: 76% on time
• Bhutan Airlines: 52% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Kathmandu flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 18%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Kathmandu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $318, which is 179% above the typical average for this route.

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

Night 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.

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 New Delhi to Kathmandu route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 3% of one-stop connections

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the New Delhi to Kathmandu route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $240 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $270, a difference of $30. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air India
• IndiGo
• Nepal Airlines

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 57m, compared to 14h 54m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 26m via Istanbul (IST).

Garden of Dreams is one of the most viewed places in Kathmandu on KAYAK.

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.

Although there aren’t any car rental agencies that operate inside Tribhuvan Airport, there are several agencies in the area that offer airport pickup. Pickup areas are located outside the international terminal building in the arrivals area. Availability can vary, so book early to guarantee that you have a car for your journey.

Although Tribhuvan Airport is lacking in many amenities compared to other airports, it does offer travellers access to unlimited free Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi connection is available in the international terminal for travellers who need to organise emails, catch up on work and make some last-minute bookings after they land or before their return flight.

Parking at New Delhi Airport can vary widely in price due to the different options and the long list of available add-on amenities. Tire inflation, tire pressure and pollution checks for your car are available for an additional fee. Without any extras, parking fees start at around ₹520 per day.

For travellers looking to stay close to the airport during their time in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan Airport is close to several hotels. Within 3 kilometres, you can find the Hyatt Regency, the Summit Residency, Hotel Marinha and several others. Many of these hotels offer airport pickup for hassle-free hotel connections.