Mumbai to Kathmandu flights — IndiGo, Nepal Airlines, fare trends, visa-free entry for Indians and Pashupatinath tips. Search live with FlightGPT.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Kathmandu non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 45m, operated by IndiGo, Nepal Airlines, Air India, ≈ 2–3 non-stops daily. Check the visa requirement for your destination before you book. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–KTM fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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IndiGo is the largest operator with typically 1–2 daily A320/A321neo non-stops from BOM T2 — usually the lowest base fare and the most reliable on-time record. Vistara (now merged into Air India) runs daily A320neo service with full-service hot meals and 30 kg checked baggage. Nepal Airlines operates the route with its A320/A330 fleet, often the only carrier offering Nepali in-flight programming. Air India mainline adds capacity on select days. One-stop options via Delhi are also widely available and sometimes cheaper.
Non-stop Mumbai → Kathmandu is about 2 hours 45 minutes over roughly 1,715 km. Kathmandu sits at 1,400 m elevation in a bowl-shaped valley — descents can feel steeper than average and the airport has a famously short single runway, so expect some bumps in monsoon season (Jun–Sep).
Peaks: October–November (post-monsoon trekking season, Dashain and Tihar festivals, Indian Diwali), March–May (pre-monsoon trekking and Indian school holidays), and late December (Christmas–New Year). Cheapest months are June–August (monsoon) and February.
As of May 2026, indicative one-way economy fares from Mumbai start around ₹9,500–14,000 in shoulder weeks on IndiGo, with round-trips commonly in the ₹18,000–32,000 band. Peak Dashain or trekking-season round-trips can touch ₹38,000–45,000. Indicative ranges only — live fares change daily; search them in the chat.
For non-peak travel, book 30–45 days ahead. For Dashain (late September to mid-October) and the spring trekking peak (March–May), book 8–10 weeks out — these surges are heavy with the Nepali diaspora returning home. Mid-week morning flights are usually the cheapest. Compare IndiGo against Nepal Airlines — sometimes Nepal Airlines has lower full-fare-class pricing if you need baggage and meals.
IndiGo international 6E typically includes 30 kg checked + 7 kg cabin. Vistara/Air India economy: 30 kg checked + 7 kg cabin. Nepal Airlines economy: usually 30 kg checked + 7 kg cabin with a vegetarian meal option on every flight (a comfort for many Indian passengers). Always confirm with your specific fare class — promotional fares can come with reduced baggage.
Mumbai (BOM) — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Terminal 2 (T2) handles all international flights. Kathmandu (KTM) — Tribhuvan International has a single integrated international terminal. The airport is small and notoriously congested; allow extra buffer on departure as security and immigration queues can be long. A second airport at Pokhara opened in 2023 but currently has very limited international service.
Under the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal and can stay indefinitely. You need ONE of: a valid Indian passport, OR an Election Commission voter ID card, OR (for those under 18) a school/college ID with a recent photo. A PAN card or Aadhaar card is NOT accepted at Kathmandu immigration. Carry the original — not a photocopy. Currency note: Indian INR 500 and INR 2000 notes are NOT legal tender in Nepal — only INR 100 and below. Carry small denominations or convert to Nepalese Rupees (NPR) at the airport or a Thamel money-changer.
Pashupatinath temple (10 km from the airport) is the route's biggest pilgrimage driver — book early around Maha Shivratri and Teej. For trekkers, time your BOM departure so you arrive at KTM by early afternoon — onward domestic flights to Lukla, Pokhara and Jomsom run only in the morning due to mountain weather. Our 2026 online booking guide explains how to lock in the lowest fares, and if you are pairing Nepal with another Himalayan hop see the Mumbai to Paro route page. Indian travellers can review entry rules on the Visas guide. Compare every connected source in the FlightGPT chat.
Non-stop Mumbai → Kathmandu is about 2 hours 45 minutes covering around 1,715 km.
No. Under the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty, Indian citizens travel visa-free and need only a valid Indian passport OR an Election Commission voter ID card. A PAN card or Aadhaar is NOT accepted at Kathmandu immigration.
IndiGo, Vistara (now Air India), Nepal Airlines and occasional Air India mainline rotations — about 2–3 non-stops per day in total.
Nepal Time (NPT) is 15 minutes ahead of India Standard Time. Nepal runs on UTC+5:45 while India is on UTC+5:30 — one of only a few countries in the world with a 15-minute offset.
Yes for small denominations only. INR 100 and below notes are widely accepted, but INR 500 and INR 2,000 notes are NOT legal tender in Nepal and many shops refuse them. Carry small notes or convert to Nepalese Rupees at the airport or in Thamel.
June to August is the cheapest, but it's monsoon season with frequent flight delays. February is the next cheapest with much better weather and clear mountain views.
All Mumbai → Kathmandu non-stops depart from CSMIA Terminal 2 (T2), the international terminal.
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Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Kathmandu non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Kathmandu flight time is ≈ 2h 45m. 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 Mumbai Kathmandu ticket but are open to a layover.
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