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

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 am and lands at 4:51 am
• Latest: departs at 5:45 pm and lands at 9:46 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dubai to Kathmandu.

A direct flight from Dubai to Kathmandu takes 4h 01m, covering 4,809 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.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Kathmandu range from C$ 609 to C$ 809, with an average of C$ 679 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 609 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the C$ 679 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 542 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to C$ 697 for direct.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Himalaya Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Kathmandu flights are:

• flydubai: 71% on time
• Himalaya Airlines: 30% on time
• Nepal Airlines: 16% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 58% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 6–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Kathmandu flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 17%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Kathmandu flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Kathmandu are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 443, which is 46% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dubai to Kathmandu usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

Afternoon 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 Dubai to Kathmandu route, 42% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h.

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

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Dubai to Kathmandu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 671 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 692, a difference of C$ 21.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Kathmandu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Himalaya Airlines
• Nepal Airlines

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 38m, compared with 10h 49m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 10h 57m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Kathmandu is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (Nepal Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Kathmandu flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Himalaya Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Nepal Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection
• Hahn Air Systems: offers extra legroom; 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:

• flydubai: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Himalaya Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Nepal Airlines: a carry-on 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.