Air India Express has announced direct flights between Bengaluru and Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, expanding its network in the Indian subcontinent.
Air India Express has announced direct flights between Bengaluru and Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, expanding its network in the Indian subcontinent. This new international route will start from June 1, 2025, which will further strengthen the cultural and economic ties between India and Nepal.
Bookings for passengers are now open and very attractive fares are also available in the beginning – Xpress Lite starts from ₹ 8,000 and Xpress Value starts from ₹ 8,500.
Places to visit in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, a historic and spiritual city nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, is world famous for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples and natural beauty. The Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a sacred destination for spiritual travellers and for adventure lovers, it is the starting point for the Everest trek. Travellers can also visit nearby major sites like Pokhara, Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) and the medieval streets of Bhaktapur.
Alok Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express said on the occasion, “Direct connectivity with a neighbouring country like Nepal further strengthens our cultural and social partnership. This route connects not just people but also their stories, traditions and dreams. This initiative of ours is another step towards making travel more accessible, simple and meaningful.”
One route, multiple connections
Along with the Bengaluru to Kathmandu flight, passengers will also get one stop connectivity to 20 major cities in India, including Amritsar, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi, Goa, Gwalior, Hindon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jammu, Jaipur, Kozhikode, Kochi, Mangaluru, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Tiruchirappalli, Trivandrum, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and two international cities Abu Dhabi and Dammam.
450+ weekly flights from Bengaluru
Air India Express operates direct flights to 31 domestic and 3 international destinations from Bengaluru, and also offers one stop connectivity to 6 domestic and 14 international destinations.
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