Find Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 10:15
• 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 1,429 to RM 2,042, with an average of RM 1,685 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,429 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of RM 1,685. 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 1,288 return via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB), compared with RM 1,730 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: 71% on time
• Himalaya Airlines: 44% on time
• Nepal Airlines: 28% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 57% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 189–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 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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).

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.

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, 43% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 to Kathmandu route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,658 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 1,719, 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.

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 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 (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

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
• 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.