Short answer
- A foreigner pays USD 224 each way from Kathmandu in October.
- In peak season many flights leave from Ramechhap instead.
- Keep a spare day: flights are cancelled for weather most weeks.
The foreign fare is set in dollars by the airline; the Nepali fare is capped at NPR 7,555 by the aviation authority. Same plane, same seat.
From October to May, most morning flights leave from Ramechhap, four hours’ drive from Kathmandu. The fare there is lower but the figure is contested.
Fares
Fares this season
Browse all facts| Fare | Route | State |
|---|---|---|
| USD 224 | Kathmandu to Lukla, foreigner, one way | Verified |
| USD 177 | Ramechhap to Lukla, foreigner, one way | Contested |
| NPR 7,555 | Kathmandu to Lukla, Nepali | Verified |
How to get it
- Step 1Book directAt the airline’s Kathmandu office, with your passport.
- Step 2Reconfirm the day beforeAsk which airport your flight leaves from.
- Step 3Check in earlyWeight limit 15 kg with hand luggage; extra is charged per kilo.
If your flight is cancelled
You move to the next flight with seats at no charge. In bad weeks that can be two or three days.
Sources and versions
- 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
- 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
