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R20 246+ Cheap flights to Nepal

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— KTM
Nov 6 — Nov 131
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JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/12

23:00-8:00

2 stops29h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 2/1

9:00-3:55

2 stops22h 40m

R20 246

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/11

11:05-19:45

1 stop28h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 8/1

21:00-7:40

1 stop38h 25m

R23 830

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/12

19:45-16:45

1 stop17h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 22/12

11:45-9:45

1 stop25h 45m

R29 178

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/11

11:30-8:00

2 stops40h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 10/1

16:45-16:30

2 stops51h 30m

R29 196

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/11

10:10-16:50

2 stops26h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Fri 10/1

17:50-7:40

3 stops65h 35m

R41 164

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Flights to Nepal in 2024

Find the latest flights to Nepal in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 619 803 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

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21/12-2/1
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  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Kathmandu
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Sat 21/1223:00JNB - KTM
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/19:00KTM - JNB
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R20 246
Fri 22/1111:05JNB - KTM
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/121:00KTM - JNB
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/10R23 830
Sun 15/1219:45JNB - KTM
1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 22/1211:45KTM - JNB
1 stop25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10R29 178
Fri 22/1111:30JNB - KTM
2 stops40h 45mEmirates
Fri 10/116:45KTM - JNB
2 stops51h 30mEmirates
Deal found 31/10R29 196
Fri 22/1110:10JNB - KTM
2 stops26h 55mAir China
Fri 10/117:50KTM - JNB
3 stops65h 35mAir China
Deal found 31/10R41 164

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Travel insights for flights to Nepal

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How long is the flight to Nepal?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nepal takes 19 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Nepal from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nepal?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nepal are Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Nepal by month

Plan your trip to Nepal by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nepal ranges from 0.0 - 370.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 370.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Nepal when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Nepal by month

Plan your trip to Nepal by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nepal, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nepal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nepal. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nepal. Reviews last updated 1 November 2024.
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,7
Good
876 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 901 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,3
Good
182 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cheap flights to Nepal are in demand by adventure travellers and those seeking spiritual enlightenment. This mountainous country, situated between China and India, has a reputation for otherworldliness. It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha at Lumbini and the Hindu Lord Sita at Janakpur, home to a living goddess (or Kumari), warriors famed for their bravery (the Gurkhas) and, perhaps most famous of all, Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. It is also said to be the stomping ground of the abominable snowman (or yeti).

Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital and largest city, was, in the 1960s and 1970s, a must-visit destination for hippies seeking spiritual enlightenment. Today, it’s still a required stop on the backpacker trail, more sprawling and smoggier than it was 30 years ago. It’s still a wonderful and magical city and many visitors use it as a starting point for trekking holidays in the Himalayas.

The Kathmandu Valley alone boasts seven of Nepal’s eight World Cultural Heritage Sites: Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur, the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu and Bauddhanath and the Hindu temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan. Nepal is also home to the Natural World Heritage Sites of Everest National Park and Chitwan National Park.

The most popular treks are those to the Everest region but the Annapurna region in west-central Nepal and Langtang treks in central Nepal are also hugely popular, offering the experiences of a lifetime.

Nepal climate

Nepal has a range of climates – tropical forest, jungle, snowfields and glaciers. As in neighbouring India, the monsoon winds have a great influence on the weather. Late June to September is the rainy season and October to May the dry season. During the rainy season visitors can expect an average of two to three hours of sunshine each day. There’s also a good chance of flooding in parts of the country. The dry season is much more pleasant – warm weather and between six and nine hours of sunshine each day. Naturally, the higher you go, the colder it gets.

Getting around Nepal

If you’re trekking or seeing the sights of Kathmandu, you’ll be getting around on foot. Domestic airlines offer flights around Nepal, but to get the authentic Nepalese experience take the bus. There are micro buses in Kathmandu (and Tempos – three wheeler auto-rickshaws), local buses and tourist buses that travel between Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini-Bhairahawa and the border towns. Renting a car with a driver or renting a motorbike are also options. 

What is good to know if travelling to Nepal?

  • Mount Everest: you don’t have to scale the world’s highest mountain (8,848 metres); a trek to base camp, at a mere 5,340 metres, will get the blood flowing. The best time to do this is spring, although autumn and winter can offer clearer skies and crisp views of Everest. Climbing Kala Patthar (mountain) will afford tourists a view of Everest from base camp to peak. 
  • Kumari Devi, the Living Goddess, lives in the Kumari Ghar, in Durbar Square, Kathmandu. She was chosen from the Sakya community as a young girl. Kumari Devi travels through Kathmandu city on Indra Jatra (in September), local people pay tribute to her and she blesses the King. 
  • The temple of Changu Narayan is said to be the most ancient temple in the Kathmandu Valley, dating back to the 4th century. It is one of the seven Unesco World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu valley. 
  • Lumbini, on the Terai plains in the south, is where Siddhartha Gautam, the Shakya Prince and the ultimate Buddha, the Enlighted One, was born in 623 BC. The sacred place, marked by a stone pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka of India in 249 BC, is a World Heritage Site. 
  • The temple of Manakamana is on top of a 1,302-metre hill. The deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Bhagawati who is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Climb to the top by cable car. 
  • The top tea-growing regions in Nepal are Dhankuta, Illam, Jhapa, Therathum and Panchthar. Nepalese tea is said to be very like Darjeeling. The altitude of tea gardens range between 1,000 metres to 2,194 metres.
  • When is the best time to fly to Nepal?

    Peak Season: The busiest times of the year – but also the best times – to search for cheap flights to Nepal are between February and May and late August to December.  The main festivals of Dashain and Tihar occur during these months. Dashain, Nepal’s most important festival, commemorates the gods’ victory over demons. The celebrations are reminiscent of Christmas; homes are decorated, families get together and gifts are given. Tihar follows Dashain. This festival – worship of the Hindu Goddess of Fortune – lasts for five days and is all about celebrating one’s siblings and friends. In March, the festival of colours (Fagu Purnima or Holi) takes place. This Hindu festival is marked by the throwing of coloured water or coloured powder.  Off Season: Mid-June to September is the low season in Nepal. It’s the monsoon season when rainfall is heavy and temperatures are high. Landslides, flooding and avalanches can occur during the monsoon season.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nepal if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nepal on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nepal?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nepal.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nepal depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nepal, Durban King Shaka Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Kathmandu Tribhuvan have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kathmandu Tribhuvan can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kathmandu Tribhuvan?

    Yes. Kathmandu Tribhuvan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Somewhere Hotel Pvt.Ltd is the closest property to Kathmandu Tribhuvan (0,0 km away from Kathmandu Tribhuvan).

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