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

• Earliest: departs at 03:45 and lands at 08:30
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 00:00.

The flight takes about 4h 45m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu takes 4h 45m, covering 5,201 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.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu range from RM 1,505 to RM 2,205, with an average of RM 1,788 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,505 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the RM 1,788 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,330 return via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), compared with RM 1,860 for direct.

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 to Kathmandu flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 70% on time
• Himalaya Airlines: 44% on time
• Nepal Airlines: 30% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 299–RM 299 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 1,691 to RM 15,178. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 836, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu may depart from several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB). Flights usually arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 to Kathmandu route, 44% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,760 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 1,845, a difference of RM 86.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 44m, compared to 9h 36m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 10h 44m via Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC).

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

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu flights:

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

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

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

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.