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Flights from Varanasi to Kathmandu

Nonstop flights from Varanasi (VNS) to Kathmandu (KTM) take about 56m (352 km). Buddha Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $150 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Varanasi to Kathmandu

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

✈ Buddha Airnonstop fare seen

Varanasi to Kathmandu fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $150 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $140. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$43730 Oct 2026 · Buddha Air	$158 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$15016 Nov 2026 · Buddha Air	$140 · 1 stop18 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	—	$140 · 1 stop3 Dec 2026
Feb 2027	$18422 Feb 2027 · Buddha Air	$147 · 1 stop22 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $140 for November 2026, $140 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Varanasi 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 — Varanasi to Kathmandu flights

How long is the flight from Varanasi to Kathmandu?

A nonstop flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Kathmandu (KTM) takes about 56m, covering 352 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 Varanasi from Kathmandu by air?

The great-circle distance between Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and Tribhuvan International Airport is 352 km (219 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Varanasi to Kathmandu?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the VNS–KTM route include Buddha Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Varanasi to Kathmandu cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on VNS–KTM was $150 USD with Buddha Air (nonstop), departing 16 Nov 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 Varanasi to Kathmandu?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $140 one-way, against $158 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 Varanasi to Kathmandu?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $140 with one stop against $150 nonstop, a saving of $10. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Varanasi 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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