Air India Express has further expanded its network in the Indian subcontinent by announcing direct flights between Bengaluru and Nepal’s capital Kathmandu.
This new international route will start from June 1, 2025, which will further strengthen the cultural and economic ties between India and Nepal.
Bookings are now open for passengers and attractive starting fares are available too — Xpress Lite starting from ₹ 8,000 and Xpress Value starting from ₹ 8,500.
These places will be visited in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, a historic and spiritual city in the foothills of the Himalayas, is world-renowned for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples and natural beauty. The Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a sacred destination for spiritual travelers, while for adventure lovers it is the starting point for the Everest trek. Travelers can also visit nearby major sites such as Pokhara, Lumbini (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) and the medieval streets of Bhaktapur.
Speaking on the occasion, Air India Express Managing Director Alok Singh said, “Direct connectivity with a neighbouring country like Nepal further strengthens our cultural and social partnership. This route connects not just people but also their stories, traditions and dreams. This initiative of ours is another step towards making travel more accessible, simple and meaningful.”
One route, many connections
Along with the flight from Bengaluru to Kathmandu, passengers will also get one stop connectivity to 20 major cities in India, including, Amritsar, Bhubaneshwar, Delhi, Goa, Gwalior, Hindon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jammu, Jaipur, Kozhikode, Kochi, Mangaluru, Pune, Srinagar, Surat, Tiruchirappalli, Trivandrum, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and two international cities Abu Dhabi and Dammam.
450+ weekly flights from Bengaluru
Air India Express operates direct flights from Bengaluru to 31 domestic and 3 international destinations, and also provides one stop connectivity to 6 domestic and 14 international destinations.
