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Flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Kathmandu (KTM)

Travel to Nepal’s enchanting capital city on the edge of the Himalayas from London Gatwick, enjoying smooth connections through Dubai with our partner flydubai.
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Flights from London Gatwick to Kathmandu

London Gatwick is 45km south of Central London, close to the town of Crawley.

The airport is well connected by rail services, with the Gatwick Express, a direct, non-stop service from London Victoria departing twice an hour and arriving in 30 minutes. The Thameslink train services from Central London stations like London Bridge and St Pancras International also go to London Gatwick, taking roughly 45 minutes.

If you’re arriving from Reading, our partnership with Great Western Rail allows you to combine your flight and rail journey to London Gatwick in one ticket. This partnership means you’ll receive two rail tickets, valid on Great Western Rail trains from several stations across south-west England to Reading - and from Reading to the airport. It takes approximately an hour and a half to get from Reading to London Gatwick via train.

There are several coach and bus services that reach London Gatwick from Central London in around an hour and 45 minutes. By car, it’s generally an hour and a half using the M23. There are various car parks at London Gatwick, from short-stay and long-stay to premium and valet parking.

Emirates First and Business Class passengers can book our complimentary Chauffeur-drive service to and from London Gatwick. You’ll be collected in a luxury car and enjoy a comfortable, quiet journey to the airport from within 70 miles – or further for an additional fee.

Once you’ve checked in at London Gatwick, Business and First Class passengers and Emirates Skywards Platinum or Gold members can unwind in the serene Emirates Lounge. Refresh yourself ahead of your flight to Kathmandu by indulging in a wide range of tantalising dishes, premium spirits, beers and wines. You can also make use of the lounge’s shower facilities before boarding.

Your journey to Kathmandu will continue in stylish, peaceful surroundings onboard your flight. In Economy Class, you’ll be treated to world-class service, award-winning entertainment – including up to 6,500 TV shows, movies, podcasts, music tracks and more on your personal HD TV - and regionally inspired meals with complimentary beverages. In Premium Economy, you’ll enjoy an elevated dining experience with an extended beverage menu, more spacious leather seating with a deeper recline and our latest upgraded inflight entertainment system with a 13.3 inch HD TV.

In the A380 Onboard Lounge in Business Class, you’ll find a classy area where you can enjoy premium drinks and moreish light bites. In First Class, you can fully recline on a lie-flat seat and slide the door closed to your private suite. Find the perfect temperature and lighting with your own personal controls and enjoy access to the rejuvenating A380 Shower Spa.

You’ll then have a simple connection in Dubai for your flight to Kathmandu. You’ll head to Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal’s primary international airport, with our partner flydubai. While there aren’t any train connections from the airport, you can easily get to Kathmandu with a pre-arranged transfer or taxi. There are also bus services that reach the city in roughly an hour. Take one of the green buses heading towards Ratna Park from outside the arrivals hall.

By car, Kathmandu city centre is a 15-minute journey from the airport. You can also reach Bhaktapur, another key city in the Kathmandu Valley, in around 25 minutes.

In Kathmandu, you’ll be met by energetic, colourful streets lined with incredible ancient architecture and backdropped by mesmerising snowy peaks. There are several magnificent World Heritage Sites, including historic Buddhist stupas and three incredible Durbar Squares. There are countless opportunities to sample internationally known Nepalese cuisine and the Himalayan mountain range is just a short journey away.

Products and services may vary on actual flights depending on routes, aircraft configuration and whether your journey involves flights with a partner airline. Operational requirements may also cause last‑minute changes to the aircraft used on scheduled flights.

What to do in Kathmandu

  • Fly over Mount Everest
    The snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas form one of the most striking mountain landscapes in the world and include the ethereal Mount Everest - known locally as Sagarmatha. Book a flight tour from Kathmandu and spend an hour enjoying a bird's-eye panorama of the famous summit, rising up above the clouds into the brilliant blue sky.
  • Relax in the Garden of Dreams
    Regarded as one of the most sophisticated private gardens of its time, the Garden of Dreams is now open to the public and makes for a peaceful escape from the city hubbub. Punctuated by six pavilions, each dedicated to a Nepali season, the garden is a serene blend of greenery, fountains and ponds within the famous Kaiser Mahal complex.
  • Spot monkeys at Swayambhunath

    Situated on a hill in the Kathmandu Valley west of the city, Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex believed to have been established over 2,000 years ago. Head to this symbolic architectural masterpiece via a 365-step stone stairway and spot the legendary free roaming monkeys that earn the site its ‘Monkey Temple’ moniker.

Frequently asked questions

Flights from London Gatwick to Kathmandu

  • London Gatwick Airport is located outside of the London transport system, beyond zone six, which is the furthest from the city centre. The fare system divides the city into zones and is used for calculating ticket prices for underground and overground rail services.

    You can still pay using your contactless payment card or Oyster card to travel to Gatwick Airport from London by tapping in and out at the ticket barrier. You can also book tickets online or purchase them from ticket machines at the station on the day you travel.

  • Dhulikhel is roughly 32km south-east of Kathmandu and is famed for its spectacular mountain views.

    The quaint, ancient Newari town takes just over an hour to drive to from Kathmandu, making it a popular weekend excursion from Nepal’s capital city.

  • Tribhuvan International Airport is the only airport in Kathmandu and serves as Nepal’s primary hub for international flights. This is where you’ll arrive when you book a flight to Nepal with Emirates.

  • A visa is typically required for British nationals travelling to Nepal, but you should check all the visa and passport requirements prior to your flight to Kathmandu.

  • You can fly Emirates to Kathmandu from several airport across the UK. You can fly from London Stansted and London Heathrow as well as London Gatwick.

    You can also relax in Emirates luxury when you fly to Kathmandu from Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.