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Flights from Seoul to Kathmandu

Nonstop flights from Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu (KTM) take about 5h 27m (3,966 km). Korean Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $706 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Seoul to Kathmandu

Carriers on ICN–KTM according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Korean Airnonstop fare seen

Seoul to Kathmandu fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $706 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $205. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$296 · 2 stops31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$205 · 1 stop28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$7064 Dec 2026 · Korean Air$260 · 2 stops4 Dec 2026
Feb 2027$7665 Feb 2027 · Korean Air$260 · 2 stops5 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $205 in November 2026, against $260 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Seoul to Kathmandu, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Seoul to Kathmandu flights

How long is the flight from Seoul to Kathmandu?
A nonstop flight from Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu (KTM) takes about 5h 27m, covering 3,966 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Seoul from Kathmandu by air?
The great-circle distance between Incheon International Airport and Tribhuvan International Airport is 3,966 km (2,464 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seoul to Kathmandu?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ICN–KTM route include Korean Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seoul to Kathmandu cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ICN–KTM was $706 USD with Korean Air (nonstop), departing 4 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Kathmandu?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $205 one-way, against $296 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seoul to Kathmandu?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $205 with one stop against $706 nonstop, a saving of $501. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from South Korea to Kathmandu?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kathmandu visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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