Srinagar (SXR) to Kathmandu (KTM) flights: no non-stop, 1-stop via Delhi, ~5–7h, visa-free for Indians. Airlines, fares and timing tips for 2026.
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Quick answer: Srinagar to Kathmandu flights take about ≈ 5–7h (1-stop via Delhi/Lucknow), No non-stop — 1-stop via Delhi (DEL)/Lucknow (LKO). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest SXR–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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Srinagar's airport handles mostly domestic Indian traffic plus a seasonal Haj/Umrah operation, and the thin point-to-point demand to Kathmandu does not justify a dedicated route. Every itinerary therefore routes through a major hub. Delhi is the natural choice: IndiGo, Air India and Vistara-successor services fly SXR–DEL several times a day, and from Delhi there are 8–10 daily departures to Kathmandu. Allowing a 1.5–3 hour connection, plan on a total door-to-door of 6 to 8 hours.
Delhi offers the widest choice and the shortest layovers, but Lucknow can occasionally be cheaper and adds only a modest detour. On the Kathmandu leg itself you will usually see IndiGo, Air India or Nepal Airlines; the DEL–KTM hop is about 1 hour 30 minutes. If your Srinagar departure is early, a same-day single-ticket connection is realistic; book it as one PNR so the airline protects you if the first leg is delayed by Kashmir's frequent winter fog.
Because this is a two-leg international journey, fares swing widely. Economy round-trips typically land around ₹18,000–₹32,000 depending on season and how far ahead you book, with festival weeks (Dussehra, Diwali) and the autumn trekking peak pushing prices higher. Booking 4–8 weeks out and avoiding Friday/Sunday departures usually shaves a few thousand rupees. Compare both Delhi and Lucknow routings before you commit.
Nepal grants Indian citizens visa-free entry — no visa, no fee, no permit at the airport. You do, however, need photo ID: a valid passport or a Voter ID card is accepted (driving licences and Aadhaar are generally not, so carry the passport to be safe). Children should travel with a passport. See our visa guide for document specifics before you fly, and keep digital copies on your phone.
Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International (KTM) sits about 6 km from Thamel, the main tourist hub. A prepaid taxi runs roughly NPR 700–1,000 (about ₹350–500) and takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. The airport is compact and can feel crowded; Indian SIMs roam at high rates, so buy a local Ncell/NTC SIM in arrivals. Altitude in the valley is around 1,400 m, so most visitors feel fine on arrival.
October and November bring crisp, clear Himalayan views and are peak trekking months, so flights and hotels cost more. Spring (March–May) is the second window, with rhododendrons in bloom. Monsoon (June–August) means cheaper fares but cloudier mountain views and occasional flight delays. From Kashmir's own weather angle, winter fog at Srinagar can disrupt the first leg between December and February, so build in buffer time.
Carry warm layers even in shoulder season — the Kathmandu valley cools sharply after dark, and if you continue to higher altitudes you'll want them. Indian Rupee notes of ₹100 and below are widely accepted in Nepal, but ₹500/₹2,000 notes are restricted, so carry small denominations or cards. Standard checked baggage on the Kathmandu leg is 25–30 kg in economy; verify your through-fare allowance, as the cheapest Srinagar fares sometimes include only cabin baggage.
No. There is no non-stop service on this 1,015 km route. You connect via Delhi or Lucknow, with total travel time of about 5–7 hours including a layover.
No visa is required for Indian passport holders — entry is free, with no cap on the stay (0 fee). You only need valid photo ID such as a passport or Voter ID.
Economy round-trips typically run ₹18,000–₹32,000 depending on season. Booking 4–8 weeks ahead and avoiding the September–November trekking peak keeps costs down.
Delhi has 8–10 daily KTM departures and shorter layovers; the DEL–KTM leg is about 1h 30m. Lucknow can be a few thousand rupees cheaper but offers fewer connections.
Nepal runs on UTC+5:45, so Kathmandu is just 15 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30) — a negligible jet-lag effect.
KTM is about 6 km from Thamel. A prepaid taxi costs roughly NPR 700–1,000 (around ₹350–500) and takes 20–40 minutes in traffic.
Srinagar to Kathmandu prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every SXR–KTM fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Srinagar–Kathmandu trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live SXR-KTM search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
There is currently no non-stop service between Srinagar and Kathmandu — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 5–7h (1-stop via Delhi/Lucknow). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Srinagar Kathmandu ticket but are open to a layover.
On Srinagar to Kathmandu, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Srinagar Kathmandu fares across — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.