Cheap Flights from Kathmandu to Dubai

Travelers looking to fly from Kathmandu to Dubai can make the journey directly with two airlines. Both flydubai and Nepal Airlines operate direct flights to Dubai International Airport.

* This information is correct as of May 2019

Airport Information - Arriving

Dubai International Airport is the main airport in Dubai and is located only 5 km from the city center. The airport handles close to 90 million travelers every year and is made up of three passenger terminals. Transport connections at the airport are excellent as it is connected directly to the Dubai Metro and is served by buses. Alternatively, taxis are readily available and there are several car rental companies on site. The airport itself is known for its fantastic amenities and services, so you won’t be short on activities to keep yourself busy. Along with a huge variety of shops, restaurants and cafés, the airport offers other luxuries like rest zones, world-class airport lounges and free Wi-Fi access.

Al Maktoum International Airport is Dubai’s secondary airport situated around 40 km from central Dubai. When you have arrived at the airport you will find taxis outside of the terminal and there is a bus service running into Dubai. Also, there are car rental options. While the airport doesn’t offer quite as many options as Dubai International Airport, you’ll still find all of the essentials you would need including restaurants, cafés and stores as well as free Wi-Fi access.

Airport Information - Departing

Tribhuvan International Airport is located just 6 km from the center of Kathmandu and is made up of two passenger terminals, one for domestic flights and the other for international flights. If you don’t plan on taking a taxi to the airport you can find public buses available, although they are frequently overcrowded and uncomfortable. All of the basics are available at the airport so you can find somewhere to eat or grab a drink or pick up some last-minute souvenirs before catching your flight. In addition to this, you can also benefit from free Wi-Fi access during your stay at the airport.

What to Expect in Dubai

There are plenty of hotels in Dubai catering for every budget. The weather in Dubai is extremely hot in the summer when average highs exceed 41 degrees and temperatures stay warm for the rest of the year. Be advised that the local time zone in Dubai is 1 hour and 45 minutes behind Nepal, while the currency you will need in the country is the United Arab Emirates dirham. The cost of living in Dubai is far higher than that in Kathmandu. Nepalese nationals will need to have a valid visa to enter the UAE. Find out the best things to do in Dubai as well as great tips for what you can do at night and fun things you can do for free.