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The airlines which offer direct, 4.5-hour flights between these two airports are Malindo Air, Malaysia Airlines, and AirAsia X. Other airlines that serve this route with a least one layover include Thai Airways, Nepal Airlines, and Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Remember that there is a time difference of two hours.

Passengers can make use of several different transportation options for travel from the airport to Thamel. The most popular mode of transportation is by taxi. It is advisable that travellers pre-purchase taxi services in the arrival hall before heading out to the taxi bay to avoid scams. To central Thamel, the pre-paid taxi costs Rs 750 (≈ RM 27). A local bus can also take passengers from the airport to Ratnapark, which is the last stop on the route, and then it is just a 10 min walk from there to Thamel. Bus fares are relatively inexpensive at Rs 15-20 (≈ RM 0.50-0.70) per person, but due to poor roads, the ride can take up to an hour.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu flights:

• Batik Air: offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Kathmandu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Batik Air
• Malaysia Airlines
• Himalaya Airlines
• Nepal Airlines

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Himalaya Airlines: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,282 return via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), compared with RM 1,722 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 188–RM 298 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu most commonly connect through:

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC) – 11% of one-stop connections

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,650 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 1,711, a difference of RM 61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu route, 44% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 10:14
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 23:59.

The flight takes about 4h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of RM 1,677. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu takes 4h 44m, covering 5,264 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,707 to RM 14,899. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 723.

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Himalaya Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 71% on time
• Himalaya Airlines: 43% on time
• Nepal Airlines: 28% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 56% of the time.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 47m, compared to 9h 36m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 10h 49m via Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC).

Kathmandu is 2 hours behind Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (Nepal Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Kathmandu range from RM 1,423 to RM 2,032, with an average of RM 1,677 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,423 counts as a good deal.