Lucknow to Kathmandu flight guide — non-stop options, airlines, fares, baggage and Nepal entry rules.
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Quick answer: Lucknow to Kathmandu non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m (non-stop) / 3–5h (1-stop), operated by Buddha Air, IndiGo, Air India, with around ≈ 1–2 daily (mix of non-stop and 1-stop via Delhi) direct departures a day. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest LKO–KTM fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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Buddha Air operates the direct Lucknow–Kathmandu link on ATR turboprops, though schedules are seasonal and frequencies can drop during the monsoon. IndiGo and Air India offer 1-stop connections via Delhi, which add ≈ 2–4h of travel time but have more reliable year-round availability. On a non-stop, block time is just ≈ 1h 15m, making this one of India's quickest cross-border flights. Check FlightGPT for current timetables, as direct frequencies vary by season.
Nepal's tourism low season — June through August during the monsoon — brings the cheapest airfares and hotel rates. Trekking season peaks in October–November and March–April, pushing demand and prices up. Dashain festival (October) is another high-demand period. For the best deal, book ≈ 4–6 weeks ahead and consider a midweek departure. Direct flights, when available, are often only marginally more expensive than 1-stop options.
A non-stop Lucknow to Kathmandu flight covers ≈ 580 km in roughly 1h 15m — shorter than many Indian domestic hops. If the direct is unavailable, the fastest alternative routes via Delhi (DEL), adding a 1–2h layover and making total travel ≈ 4–5h. The flight path hugs the Indo-Gangetic plain before climbing toward the Himalayan foothills, offering spectacular mountain views on clear days from the right-hand window.
Buddha Air's economy fare typically includes 20 kg of checked baggage. IndiGo's international tickets out of Delhi usually allow 15–20 kg checked, while Air India offers ≈ 25 kg. Cabin baggage is 7 kg on all carriers. Because this is a short sector, fare differences between carriers tend to be modest. Indicative fares are live on FlightGPT as of May 2026 — compare options before booking.
Lucknow departures use Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), a single-terminal facility. If connecting through Delhi, international flights depart from T3. In Kathmandu, flights arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Nepal's only international gateway. KTM is ≈ 6 km east of Thamel, the main tourist district. Pre-paid taxis from the airport to Thamel take ≈ 20–40 minutes depending on Kathmandu's notoriously variable traffic.
Indians do not need a visa to enter Nepal. You can enter with a valid passport or even a government-issued voter ID card. There is no entry fee, and the stay duration is unrestricted for Indian nationals. Carry a passport if you plan to use it for hotel check-ins or internal flights in Nepal, as some hotels prefer passport-based ID. Full details are at /visas.
A non-stop takes ≈ 1h 15m. Via Delhi, total travel time is ≈ 4–5h including the layover.
Buddha Air operates seasonal non-stops on ATR turboprops. When unavailable, 1-stop via Delhi is the standard routing.
Economy fares typically range from ≈ ₹5,000 to ₹12,000. Live fares are available on FlightGPT.
No. Indians can enter Nepal without a visa using a passport or voter ID. There is no entry fee or stay limit.
June through August (monsoon) offers the lowest fares, though weather may disrupt trekking plans. Book 4–6 weeks ahead.
Kathmandu is just 15 minutes ahead of India (NPT UTC+5:45 vs IST UTC+5:30).
The cheapest Lucknow to Kathmandu airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Lucknow to Kathmandu ticket prices across Buddha Air, IndiGo, Air India — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Lucknow-Kathmandu price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Lucknow to Kathmandu non-stop option. The direct Lucknow-Kathmandu flight time is ≈ 1h 15m (non-stop) / 3–5h (1-stop). If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Lucknow Kathmandu ticket but are open to a layover.
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