What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan?

China Eastern, Qatar Airways, and Sichuan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Which airlines fly to Kathmandu?

China Southern, Thai Airways and Malaysia Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kathmandu from Melbourne according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Kathmandu. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Kathmandu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$549 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu in 2026

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13:00 - 16:00MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

56h 15m3 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Xi'an Xianyang Kunming Changshui

17:00 - 14:05KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

39h 50m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,038China Eastern

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

23:30 - 11:30MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

17h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

23:30 - 09:45KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

29h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,040China Southern

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar

12:00 - 16:00MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

33h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

17:00 - 14:05KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

39h 50m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,043China Eastern

Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

16:10 - 12:15MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

24h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

13:15 - 15:40KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,053SriLankan Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

16:10 - 12:15MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

24h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

12:50 - 16:00KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

21h 55m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,077SriLankan Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct

12:00 - 16:00MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

57h 15m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang Kunming Changshui

17:00 - 10:00KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

35h 45m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,081Multiple Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 22 Feb

00:35 - 21:50MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

26h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

22:50 - 05:40KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

25h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,103Singapore Airlines

Wed, 17 Feb - Wed, 31 Mar

16:20 - 21:50MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

34h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

22:55 - 12:10KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

32h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,113Singapore Airlines

Fri, 12 Feb - Thu, 18 Mar

12:00 - 12:40MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

29h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

12:50 - 05:40KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

35h 35m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,138Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 7 Dec

08:40 - 22:30MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

19h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

12:30 - 21:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

27h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,144China Southern

Sun, 17 Jan - Thu, 18 Feb

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11:00 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

32h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

16:35 - 10:00KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

37h 10m3 stops Kunming Changshui Xi'an Xianyang Nanjing Lukou Intl

$1,067China Eastern

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

11:00 - 15:05MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

32h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui

16:35 - 10:00KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

36h 10m2 stops Kunming Changshui Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,127China Eastern

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

01:30 - 20:10MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

22h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

14:40 - 19:40KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

24h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,192Air India

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

01:30 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

16h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10:05 - 19:40KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

29h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,254Air India

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

13:30 - 12:25MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

27h 10m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

13:30 - 07:30KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

13h 45m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,336Thai Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

12:00 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

55h 50m2 stops Nanjing Lukou Intl Kunming Changshui

07:35 - 19:40KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

31h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,410Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

14:50 - 14:15MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

27h 40m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

15:30 - 23:05KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

26h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,463Qatar Airways

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

17:15 - 14:15MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

25h 15m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

11:45 - 14:10KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

22h 10m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl

$1,503Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

06:45 - 21:45MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

19h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

23:00 - 23:15KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

19h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,625Cathay Pacific

Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

07:10 - 21:45MEL Melbourne-KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

42h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

23:00 - 22:15KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan-MEL Melbourne

19h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,746Cathay Pacific

Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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Air India flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu

Our best Air India deals on Melbourne to Kathmandu flight tickets

Air India

14 Sept

MEL01:30Melbourne

22h 55m

1 stop

KTM20:10Kathmandu Tribhuvan

28 Sept

KTM14:40Kathmandu Tribhuvan

24h 45m

1 stop

MEL19:40Melbourne

$1,192

Air India

20 Sept

MEL01:30Melbourne

35h 50m

1 stop

KTM09:05Kathmandu Tribhuvan

24 Sept

KTM21:10Kathmandu Tribhuvan

18h 15m

1 stop

MEL19:40Melbourne

$1,252

Air India

15 Sept

MEL01:30Melbourne

16h 25m

1 stop

KTM13:40Kathmandu Tribhuvan

23 Sept

KTM10:05Kathmandu Tribhuvan

29h 20m

1 stop

MEL19:40Melbourne

$1,254

China Eastern flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu

Our best China Eastern deals on Melbourne to Kathmandu flight tickets

China Eastern

7 Nov

MEL13:00Melbourne

56h 15m

3 stops

KTM16:00Kathmandu Tribhuvan

28 Nov

KTM17:00Kathmandu Tribhuvan

39h 50m

2 stops

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,038

China Eastern

6 Nov

MEL12:00Melbourne

33h 15m

2 stops

KTM16:00Kathmandu Tribhuvan

15 Nov

KTM17:00Kathmandu Tribhuvan

39h 50m

2 stops

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,043

China Eastern

8 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

46h 45m

2 stops

KTM16:00Kathmandu Tribhuvan

5 Dec

KTM17:00Kathmandu Tribhuvan

39h 50m

2 stops

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,058

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Melbourne

Sat 7/11

13:00-16:00

3 stops56h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 28/11

17:00-14:05

2 stops39h 50m

$1,038

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MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

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Melbourne

Mon 1/2

23:30-11:30

1 stop17h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 14/3

23:30-09:45

1 stop29h 00m

$1,040

MelbourneKathmandu

MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

12:00-16:00

2 stops33h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 15/11

17:00-14:05

2 stops39h 50m

$1,043

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MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

16:10-12:15

1 stop24h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sun 18/10

13:15-15:40

1 stop21h 10m

$1,053

MelbourneKathmandu

MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

16:10-12:15

1 stop24h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 26/10

12:50-16:00

1 stop21h 55m

$1,077

MelbourneKathmandu

MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

12:00-16:00

3 stops57h 15m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 22/2

17:00-10:00

2 stops35h 45m

$1,081

MelbourneKathmandu

MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Wed 17/2

00:35-21:50

1 stop26h 30m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 31/3

22:50-05:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,103

MelbourneKathmandu

MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Fri 12/2

16:20-21:50

1 stop34h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 18/3

22:55-12:10

1 stop32h 00m

$1,113

MelbourneKathmandu

MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

12:00-12:40

2 stops29h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 7/12

12:50-05:40

1 stop35h 35m

$1,138

MelbourneKathmandu

MEL Melbourne - KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan

MELKTM

Melbourne

Sun 17/1

08:40-22:30

1 stop19h 05m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 18/2

12:30-21:30

1 stop27h 45m

$1,144

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Kathmandu

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Kathmandu?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,263 to $1,729.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,038.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu?

The cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu from Melbourne is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,036, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Kathmandu from Melbourne during March instead. Flights to Kathmandu in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,134.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Kathmandu?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kathmandu from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kathmandu for around $1,319 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kathmandu from Melbourne for as low as $1,195 on momondo.

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Best price found	$549
Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue and Sat
Airports in Kathmandu	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Kathmandu from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $549. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Kathmandu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,038.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Kathmandu takes 14h 10m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Kathmandu on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Kathmandu. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Kathmandu

How far is Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan by plane?
Melbourne and Kathmandu Tribhuvan are 9565.2 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 14h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Kathmandu

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Kathmandu with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
China Southern	PriceFrom $829	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $838	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $844	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 240 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $898	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,601 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $934	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 87 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,030	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,036	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,922 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,082	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,131	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 419 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,223	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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