Tribhuvan International Airport

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The airport was originally named Gauchaur Airport, after the area of Kathmandu where it was situated. In Nepali, "Gauchaur" refers to a place where cows graze.{{Cite book |last1=Abbott |first1=Gerry |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=S6PumbuvX2YC&dq=Gauchar+means+%27cow+pasture%27%2C+and+the+appropriateness+of+the+name+became+clear+when+I+saw+cattle+grazing+at+the+end+of+the+runway.&pg=PT113 |title=English All Over the Place: Experiences While Teaching Abroad |last2=Jordan |first2=Bob |date=2001 |publisher=Starhaven |isbn=978-0-936315-15-7 |pages=102 |language=en |access-date=6 August 2022 |archive-date=15 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115172434/https://books.google.com/books?id=S6PumbuvX2YC&dq=Gauchar+means+%27cow+pasture%27%2C+and+the+appropriateness+of+the+name+became+clear+when+I+saw+cattle+grazing+at+the+end+of+the+runway.&pg=PT113 |url-status=live }} The formal beginning of aviation in Nepal is generally placed at Gauchaur in 1949 with the landing of a Beechcraft Bonanza carrying the Indian ambassador, although there are disputed claims that Simara Airport existed in some form as early as 1946.{{cite web |last1=Arjyal |first1=Hemant |title=Accident of Birth |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/accident-of-birth/ |publisher=República |access-date=1 November 2020 |date=15 July 2017 |archive-date=10 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110162324/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/accident-of-birth/ |url-status=live }}

The first flight into Gauchaur occurred on 23 April 1949.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-21 |title=The Storied Career Of India's Oldest Fighter Pilot Dalip Singh Majithia, Who Turns 100 Tomorrow |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-storied-career-of-indias-oldest-fighter-pilot-dalip-singh-majithia-who-turns-100-tomorrow-2268918 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121002046/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/the-storied-career-of-indias-oldest-fighter-pilot-dalip-singh-majithia-who-turns-100-tomorrow-2268918 |archive-date=2023-01-21 |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=NDTV}}{{Cite book |last=Liechty |first=Mark |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zNYZDgAAQBAJ&dq=Surjit+Singh+Majithia+kathmandu&pg=PA29 |title=Far Out: Countercultural Seekers and the Tourist Encounter in Nepal |date=2017-02-21 |publisher=University of Chicago Press |isbn=978-0-226-42913-7 |pages=29 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=27 July 2022 |last=Gupta|first=Anchit|title=Anchit Gupta on Twitter: "Flying from Muzaffarpur, along the Bhagmati, the strip was just 150 X1200 yards. Surjit positioned his car at the south end with a T marked next to it, with 1-2-3 balls on the T signifying wind speed ranges for Dalip to gauge approach, in planning that lasted over 6 months." / Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/AnchitGupta9/status/1552128547543691265 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121003022/https://twitter.com/AnchitGupta9/status/1552128547543691265 |archive-date=2023-01-21 |access-date=12 February 2023|website=twitter.com}}

The first charter flight took place between Gauchaur and Calcutta, in a Himalayan Aviation Dakota on 20 February 1950.{{cite web|url=http://www.caanepal.org.np/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60&Itemid=38|title=Chronology|author=Administrator|access-date=3 January 2015|archive-date=21 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221025424/http://www.caanepal.org.np/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60&Itemid=38|url-status=dead}}

On 20 February 1950, an Indian registered Dakota DC-3 commenced the first ever scheduled service, linking Kathmandu to Patna, Kolkata and Delhi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tiairport.com.np/airport-guide|title=Tribhuvan International Airport|website=Tribhuvan International Airport|access-date=11 April 2020|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411164743/https://www.tiairport.com.np/airport-guide|url-status=live}}

In 1950, King Tribhuvan took refuge at the Indian embassy in an attempt to overthrow the Rana dynasty. Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah, the four-year-old grandson of Tribhuvan was crowned the new king. On 10 November 1950, two Indian planes landed at Gauchaur Airport and carried the young king along with his grandfather to Delhi. After the Delhi Accord, the Rana regime ended and King Tribhuvan landed at Gauchaur Airport as the monarch on 18 February 1951, bringing a return of democracy in Nepal.

In 1952, the first scheduled domestic flights commenced to Bhairahawa, Biratnagar, Pokhara and Simara.

On 15 June 1955, the airport was inaugurated by King Mahendra and renamed Tribhuvan Airport in memory of the king's father. The airport was again renamed to Tribhuvan International Airport in 1964.

In 1957, the original {{convert|3700|ft|m}} grass runway 16/34 was re-laid in concrete. In 1964, the former runway 16/34 was abandoned for a newer {{convert|6600|ft|m}} runway 02/20. The new runway was extended from {{convert|6600 to 10000|ft|m|0}} with the joint effort of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the OPEC in 1975. The runway was re-strengthened in 1981.

In 1961, Queen Elizabeth II landed in a Dakota plane for her first visit to Nepal, one of the most high-profile arrivals at the airport.{{Citation|title=Queen Elizabeth II on a Tiger Shoot in Katmandu (1961) {{!}} British Pathé| date=13 April 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4CmB9c852s|language=en|access-date=9 June 2020|archive-date=18 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618182806/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4CmB9c852s&t=61|url-status=live}}

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In 1967, Tribhuvan International Airport received its first jet aircraft, a Lufthansa Boeing 707 and 1972, the Nepali flag carrier, Royal Nepal Airlines commenced jet operations from the airport with a Boeing 727. The same year, Nepali personnel took over air traffic services from the Indian personnel.

In 1985, the extension apron of runway 02/20 was overlaid. The development of the terminal building was commenced in the same year. In 1987, the construction of the Airlines Operation and Control Tower building was completed and the taxiway was overlaid. In the same year, on 11 October, Nepal witnessed the first ever landing of the Concorde.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ3-nEppy-k |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/gZ3-nEppy-k |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=The First Landing of a Concorde in Nepal|date=28 November 2010|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} In 1989, the construction of the terminal building was completed and on 18 February 1990, the newly built TIA complex was officially inaugurated by King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah.

In 1992, Necon Air, Nepal's first private airline commenced domestic operations from TIA with a Hawker Siddeley HS 748.

In 1995, work started to expand the domestic terminal. Likewise, Amplitude modulation signalling system (AMSS) and a very-small-aperture terminal (V-SAT) were also installed at the airport.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}}{{Importance inline|date=May 2022}}

In 1997, airport surveillance radar (ASR) and secondary surveillance radar (SSR) came into the operation. The installation of radar surveillance was proposed by Japan in 1994, following the crash of Thai Airways Flight 311 and Pakistan International Airlines Flight 268 in 1992, which together claimed the lives of 280 people, including 17 high-level Japanese diplomats. On 9 September 1998, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala officially inaugurated the radars.{{Cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/11/23/advanced-radar-system-to-make-nepals-skies-safer|title=Advanced radar system to make Nepal's skies safer|work=The Kathmandu Post|language=en|access-date=11 April 2020|last1=Prasain|first1=Sangam|archive-date=11 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411202006/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/11/23/advanced-radar-system-to-make-nepals-skies-safer|url-status=live}}

In May 2007, Austrian Airlines discontinued its flight to Vienna, Nepal's last direct air link to Europe."Austrian bids farewell to the 737", Airliner World, June 2013: p6 In September 2013, Turkish Airlines launched direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu, re-establishing Nepal's connection with continental Europe.{{cite web |title=New airline routes launched (20 August – 2 September 2013) |url=https://www.anna.aero/2013/09/05/new-airline-routes-launched-20-august-2-september-2013/ |publisher=anna.aero |access-date=2 June 2020 |date=5 September 2013 |archive-date=27 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927090557/https://www.anna.aero/2013/09/05/new-airline-routes-launched-20-august-2-september-2013/ |url-status=live }}

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In August 2013, the airport's only runway had to be closed for wide-body aircraft because the runway, which was in disrepair, could no longer withstand their weight.{{cite web |last1=Mathews |first1=Neelam |title=Cracked Kathmandu Airport Runway Now Restricted |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2013-09-02/cracked-kathmandu-airport-runway-now-restricted |publisher=AIN online |access-date=2 June 2020 |date=2 September 2013 |archive-date=26 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126145327/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2013-09-02/cracked-kathmandu-airport-runway-now-restricted |url-status=live }}

In 2016, a new domestic terminal of 6300 m² (67,813 sq. ft.) was opened, replacing the old terminal building of 2200 m² (23,681 sq. ft.). The new facility is a temporary structure, and it cost Rs. 119.8 million to house passengers and office space for 15 local airlines.{{Cite web |title=New domestic terminal opens at Tribhuvan International Airport |url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2016/05/19/new-domestic-terminal-opens-at-tribhuvan-international-airport |access-date=2022-04-30 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English |archive-date=15 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115172439/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2016/05/19/new-domestic-terminal-opens-at-tribhuvan-international-airport |url-status=live }}

In 2020, the runway was extended to {{convert|3350|m|ftin}}, the departure hall was expanded to accommodate 1500 more passengers, the arrival area was extended to a lower level and the immigration hall was facelifted.{{cite web|last1=Prasain |first1=Sangam |title=Runway end safety areas at Tribhuvan International Airport improved |url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2020/06/01/runway-end-safety-areas-at-tribhuvan-international-airport-improved |work=The Kathmandu Post |access-date=2 June 2020 |date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=5 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605144432/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2020/06/01/runway-end-safety-areas-at-tribhuvan-international-airport-improved |url-status=live}}

In 2022, the airport extended its domestic terminal, with the new section of the building being exclusively used by Buddha Air.{{cite web |title=TIA expands domestic departure terminal |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/tia-expands-domestic-departure-terminal |work=The Himalayan Times |access-date=19 June 2022 |date=12 June 2022 |archive-date=19 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619170132/https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/tia-expands-domestic-departure-terminal |url-status=live }}

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The international apron at TIA can handle up to 17 aircraft, although only three can support wide-body category aircraft. There is also a bay at the eastern side of the airport that can hold two wide-body and two ATR 72 or similar type of aircraft. The eastern bay is used solely to park disabled or non-operational airplanes. With the completion of the construction of the two apron the parking capacity has increased to 17 aircraft.{{Cite web |title=Nepal Phase II：Expansion of International Apron,Parallel Taxiway and Associated Works at TIA - AVIC-KDN - AVIC-KDN、KDN |url=http://www.avic-kdn.com/success_details/326.html |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=www.avic-kdn.com |archive-date=26 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926170508/http://www.avic-kdn.com/success_details/326.html |url-status=live }}

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The aprons at the domestic terminal have been accommodating up to 35 aircraft, despite its allowable capacity of only 17.{{Cite web|url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/11/19/poor-airport-infra-to-put-brakes-on-fleet-expansion|title=Poor airport infra to put brakes on fleet expansion|work=The Kathmandu Post|language=en|access-date=11 April 2020|last1=Prasain|first1=Sangam|archive-date=18 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318225328/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/11/19/poor-airport-infra-to-put-brakes-on-fleet-expansion|url-status=live}} The helipad at TIA can handle

up to 17 helicopters.{{Importance inline|date=May 2022}}

The airport has a single {{convert|3350|m|ftin}} runway with a slope of 1.2%{{Cite web|title=CAAN Aviation report VNKT|url=http://e-aip.caanepal.gov.np/_uploads/_pdf/a3bfe7bda63dbdef1d7803c1000f41d2.pdf|website=Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal|access-date=9 June 2020|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609044850/http://e-aip.caanepal.gov.np/_uploads/_pdf/a3bfe7bda63dbdef1d7803c1000f41d2.pdf|url-status=live}} oriented at 02/20. There is no instrument landing system available.{{cite web|title=Kathmandu – Tribhuvan Airport (KTM/VNKT)|url=http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a2150ktm.cfm|website=azworldairports.com|access-date=5 March 2015|archive-date=5 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205045247/http://www.azworldairports.com/airports/a2150ktm.cfm|url-status=live}} The bitumen runway with the strength of PCN 54F/A/W/T has the markings of the centerline, edge, touchdown zone and the threshold. It has a {{Convert|60|m|ftin|sp=us}} Runway Strip and {{Convert|240|m|ftin|sp=us}} Runway End Safety Area (RESA). The runway has five intersections with the taxiways. The taxiway G runs parallel to the runway but it does not connect the thresholds.

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There are two non-precision approaches available at the Kathmandu Airport; VHF omnidirectional range along a distance measuring equipment (VOR/DME) and Required Area Navigation (RNAV/RNP). The RNP AR approaches were designed for runways 02/20 by Navblue, to enhance the overall safety of aircraft operations by taking into account ATC constraints, aircraft energy management, and the terrain.{{Cite web | url=https://e-aip.caanepal.gov.np/_uploads/_pdf/29f36b5fea95811b60591091d30d1ac7.pdf | title=Aerodrome geographical and administrative data | website=e-aip.caanepal.gov.np | date=2022-07-01}} Due to mountainous terrain, VOR/DME systems are installed at Kathmandu and Bhattedanda, along the extended approach path of runway 02 for better reception by aircraft.{{Cite web |title=Caan completes installation of radar in Bhatte Danda |url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2016/07/03/caan-completes-installation-of-radar-in-bhatte-danda |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English |archive-date=9 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709185838/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2016/07/03/caan-completes-installation-of-radar-in-bhatte-danda |url-status=live }} High intensity {{convert|870|m|ftin|abbr=unit}} extended centerline lights are installed at the southern end of the airport to assist with the approach. The runway is equipped with high intensity centerline lights, bidirectional raised edge lights, the threshold lights and the runway end lights. Precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights (3°) are installed as landing aids for the two runways 02/20. There is however no ILS system installed in the airport due to geographic conditions and technological complexities.{{Cite web|last=Acharya |first=Pushpa Raj |date=15 Mar 2018 |title=Lack of ILS localiser on northern side of TIA puts lives at risk |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/lack-instrument-landing-system-localiser-northern-side-tia-puts-lives-risk |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=thehimalayantimes.com |archive-date=27 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180327182959/https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/lack-instrument-landing-system-localiser-northern-side-tia-puts-lives-risk/ |url-status=live}}

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There are two public terminals at the airport, one for international traffic and one for domestic traffic. The international terminal can handle up to 1350 departing passengers per hour, though it has been handling 2200 per hour at peak hours to suit the increasing demand of passengers.{{Cite web |title=Hangars large enough to hold the Airbus A330 to be built at Kathmandu airport |url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2022/03/03/hangars-large-enough-to-hold-the-airbus-a330-to-be-built |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English |archive-date=29 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429233307/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2022/03/03/hangars-large-enough-to-hold-the-airbus-a330-to-be-built |url-status=live }}

The domestic terminal is to the northern side of the airport, can be accessed using Free Shuttle Service from the airport main gate. In its temporary building, the domestic terminal has set aside {{Convert|289|m2}} for airline offices, {{Convert|282|m2|sp=us}} for restaurants, and {{Convert|58|m2}} for lavatories. The terminal has a capacity of 765 passengers per hour.{{Cite web |title=New domestic terminal comes online at TIA |url=https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2016/05/18/tias-domestic-airport-shifts-to-new-building |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English |archive-date=29 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429233309/https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2016/05/18/tias-domestic-airport-shifts-to-new-building |url-status=live }}{{Importance inline|date=June 2022}}

File:Tribhuvan_International_Airport01.jpg's VIP Terminal, where international state guests are welcomed]]

A terminal for VIP guests is also operated by the Government of Nepal, where international state guests are welcomed. There are plans to construct a separate terminal for helicopter transportation.{{cite web |title=Separate helicopter terminal to be built at TIA |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/separate-helicopter-terminal-to-be-built-at-tia/ |date=20 December 2018 |publisher=Aviation Nepal |access-date=31 January 2019 |archive-date=1 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201065314/https://www.aviationnepal.com/separate-helicopter-terminal-to-be-built-at-tia/ |url-status=live }}

Radisson Hotel Kathmandu operates an executive lounge for first and business class passengers of several airlines{{cite web |title=Airport Restaurant and Executive Lounge |publisher=Radisson |url=https://www.radisson.com/rad/images/hotels/NEPKATHM/airport%20restaurant.pdf |access-date=1 April 2018 |url-status=live |archive-date=3 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403234556/https://www.radisson.com/rad/images/hotels/NEPKATHM/airport%20restaurant.pdf}} and Thai Airways operates a Royal Thai Silk lounge for its business-class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold card holders.{{cite web |title=Royal Orchid Lounge |publisher=Thai Airways |url=https://www.thaiairways.com/en/exp_thai/Airport_Services/royal_orchid_lounges.page |access-date=1 April 2018 |archive-date=30 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330030412/http://www.thaiairways.com/en/exp_thai/Airport_Services/royal_orchid_lounges.page |url-status=live }}

There is a duty-free shop in the departure area, and tea, coffee and confectionery outlets. There are also baggage help desk, senior citizens and mother room, banking services and pre-paid taxi services to assist passengers at the terminal building.{{Cite web |title=Tribhuvan International airport |url=https://tiairport.com.np/airport-facilities |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Tribhuvan International airport |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518130438/https://tiairport.com.np/airport-facilities |url-status=live }}{{Importance inline|date=June 2022}}

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Nepal Airlines operates a large hangar between the international and domestic terminals. There are plans to upgrade and move this facility to the eastern side of the airside.{{cite news |title=India to help Nepal build new hangars at the Kathmandu airport |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/india-to-help-nepal-build-new-hangars-at-the-kathmandu-airport/articleshow/65802805.cms?from=mdr |newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=1 May 2019 |date=14 September 2018 |archive-date=12 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112035507/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/india-to-help-nepal-build-new-hangars-at-the-kathmandu-airport/articleshow/65802805.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }} Buddha Air operates a closed door hangar facility, which can accommodate narrow-body aircraft at the eastern side of the airport.{{cite web |title=Hangar Profile |publisher=Buddha Air |url=https://www.buddhaair.com/assets/upload/downloads/Hangar_Profile.pdf |access-date=1 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122003403/https://www.buddhaair.com/assets/upload/downloads/Hangar_Profile.pdf |archive-date=22 January 2015}}

Tribhuvan International Airport is located {{cvt|1|km|mi|1}} from Pashupatinath Temple and {{cvt|6|km|mi|1}} east of the city centre and main tourist area Thamel.{{cite web|title=Tribhuvan International Airport|url=https://gettocenter.com/airport/KTM-Tribhuvan-International-Airport|website=gettocenter.com|access-date=31 January 2017|archive-date=31 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131201156/https://gettocenter.com/airport/KTM-Tribhuvan-International-Airport|url-status=live}} The nearest hotel is Airport Hotel, located about {{cvt|200|m|mi|1}} from the airport gate.{{Cite web|title=About {{!}} Airport Hotel|url=https://www.airporthotel.com.np/about/|access-date=9 June 2020|archive-date=9 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609044849/https://www.airporthotel.com.np/about/|url-status=live}}

It is in the middle of the junction of three ancient cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan. The airport is connected to major parts of Kathmandu valley by the ring road.

{{Airport destination list

| Air Arabia | Abu Dhabi,{{Cite web |date=2020-10-16 |title=Air Arabia Abu Dhabi first flight to land Kathmandu from Abu Dhabi |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/air-arabia-abu-dhabi-first-flight-to-land-kathmandu-from-abu-dhabi/ |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706234420/https://www.aviationnepal.com/air-arabia-abu-dhabi-first-flight-to-land-kathmandu-from-abu-dhabi/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Godinho |first=Varun |date=2020-10-11 |title=Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches additional flights |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/air-arabia-abu-dhabi-launches-additional-flights/ |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=Gulf Business |language=en-US |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706234420/https://gulfbusiness.com/air-arabia-abu-dhabi-launches-additional-flights/ |url-status=live }} Sharjah{{Cite web |last=Bhandari |first=Minraj |title=167 Nepalis fly to UAE in an Air Arabia flight after rapid PCR test |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/115937/ |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=My Republica |language=en |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706234421/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/115937/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Ashwani |title=Nepalese expats can now fly home as flight services resume |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus/covid-19-nepalese-expats-in-uae-can-now-fly-home-as-flight-services-resume |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en |archive-date=26 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926122922/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus/covid-19-nepalese-expats-in-uae-can-now-fly-home-as-flight-services-resume |url-status=live }}

| Air China | Chengdu–Tianfu

| Air India | Delhi,{{Cite web |title=Air India announces flights to Doha and Kathmandu |url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/07/27/air-india-announces-flights-to-doha-and-kathmandu/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Business Traveller |language=en-GB |archive-date=12 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812045852/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/07/27/air-india-announces-flights-to-doha-and-kathmandu/ |url-status=live }} Kolkata{{cite web |title=Nepal's baffling ban on India flights |url=https://www.nepalitimes.com/here-now/nepals-baffling-ban-on-india-flights/ |work=Nepali Times |access-date=1 November 2020 |archive-date=1 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101095720/https://www.nepalitimes.com/here-now/nepals-baffling-ban-on-india-flights/ |url-status=live }}

| Air India Express | Bengaluru (begins 1 July 2025){{cite web |title=Air India Express Adds Bangalore – Kathmandu in late-2Q25 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/250414-ixns25blrktm|website=Aeroroutes |access-date=14 April 2025}}

| Batik Air Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur–International{{Cite news |last=bernama |date=2022 |title=Batik Air reinstates direct flights from KL to Bali |work=The malaysian reserve |url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/06/02/batik-air-reinstates-direct-flights-from-kl-to-bali/ |access-date=1 July 2022 |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224122/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/06/02/batik-air-reinstates-direct-flights-from-kl-to-bali/ |url-status=live }}

| Bhutan Airlines | Delhi,{{Cite web |title=Bhutan Airlines Adds Delhi Service from mid-September 2015 |url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/247446/bhutan-airlines-adds-delhi-service-from-mid-september-2015/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Routes |language=en-GB |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707161815/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/247446/bhutan-airlines-adds-delhi-service-from-mid-september-2015/ |url-status=live }} Paro

| {{nowrap|Biman Bangladesh Airlines}} | Dhaka{{Cite web |date=2021-09-29 |title=Biman to resume flights to Medina, Kuwait and Kathmandu |url=https://archive.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2021/09/29/biman-to-resume-flights-to-medina-kuwait-and-kathmandu |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Dhaka Tribune |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224120/https://archive.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2021/09/29/biman-to-resume-flights-to-medina-kuwait-and-kathmandu |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Biman increasing flights to Kathmandu from March 28 {{!}} MENAFN.COM |url=https://menafn.com/1103919781/Biman-increasing-flights-to-Kathmandu-from-March-28%26source%3D30 |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=menafn.com |archive-date=29 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929144703/https://menafn.com/1103919781/Biman-increasing-flights-to-Kathmandu-from-March-28%26source%3D30 |url-status=live }}

| Buddha Air | Bhadrapur,{{Cite web |last=Republica |title=Buddha Air plane that took off for Bhadrapur returns to Kathmandu owing to technical issues |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/127345/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=My Republica |language=en |archive-date=5 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605134659/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/127345/ |url-status=live }} Bharatpur,{{Cite web |last=khabarhub |title=Buddha Air's Bharatpur-Kathmandu flight experiences technical problem |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2021/16/227035/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=khabarhub |language=en |archive-date=1 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001165218/https://english.khabarhub.com/2021/16/227035/ |url-status=live }} Biratnagar, Dhangadhi,{{Cite web |title=Flights to resume tomorrow at Dhangadhi Airport after six months |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/99457/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=My Republica |language=en |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708215259/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/99457/ |url-status=live }} Janakpur,{{Cite web |date=2017-02-03 |title=Buddha Air to conduct additional flight to Janakpur |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/buddha-air-2/ |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=18 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718183950/https://www.aviationnepal.com/buddha-air-2/ |url-status=live }} Jitpursimara, Nepalgunj,{{Cite web |last=Republica |title=Buddha Air's aircraft collides with fox in Nepalgunj |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/121020/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=My Republica |language=en |archive-date=30 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930001310/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/121020/ |url-status=live }} Pokhara–International,{{Cite web |last=Pokharel |first=Santosh |title=Flights to and from Pokhara Airport affected as fuel tanker overturns near runway |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/127296/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=My Republica |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707172729/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/127296/ |url-status=live }} Rajbiraj,{{cite web |title=#HappyAlert |url=https://twitter.com/AirBuddha/status/1207892945539436544 |access-date=20 December 2019 |publisher=Buddha Air |archive-date=20 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220053523/https://twitter.com/AirBuddha/status/1207892945539436544 |url-status=live }} Siddharthanagar, Surkhet,{{Cite web |date=2018-03-24 |title=Buddha Air to resume Surkhet flights |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/buddha-air-to-resume-surkhet-flights/ |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Himalayan Times |language=en-US |archive-date=11 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011163757/https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/buddha-air-to-resume-surkhet-flights/ |url-status=live }} Tumlingtar, Varanasi{{Cite web |date=2017-08-17 |title=Buddha Air to fly Varanasi on the end of this week |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/buddha-air-to-fly-varanasi-on-the-end-of-this- |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=15 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115172436/https://www.aviationnepal.com/buddha-air-to-fly-varanasi-on-the-end-of-this-week/ |url-status=live }}

| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong{{Cite web |date=2021-12-01 |title=Cathay Pacific launches new Economy Fares in Nepal |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/cathay-pacific-launches-new-economy-fares-in-nepal/ |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224120/https://www.aviationnepal.com/cathay-pacific-launches-new-economy-fares-in-nepal/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Nepali |title=Cathay Pacific's new fares |date=5 December 2021 |url=https://www.nepalitimes.com/business/cathay-pacifics-new-fares/ |access-date=2022-07-01 |language=en-US |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224121/https://www.nepalitimes.com/business/cathay-pacifics-new-fares/ |url-status=live }}

| China Eastern Airlines | Kunming{{cite web|url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/china-eastern-to-resume-passenger-flights-on-kunming-kathmandu-route/|title=China Eastern to resume passenger flights on Kunming-Kathamndu route|publisher=MyRepublica|date=3 August 2023|accessdate=1 September 2023}}

| {{nowrap|China Southern Airlines}} | Guangzhou{{cite web|url=https://english.onlinekhabar.com/china-southern-airlines-kathmandu.html|title=China Southern Airlines to restart Kathmandu-Guangzhou flights|publisher=Online Khabar|date=28 November 2022|accessdate=28 November 2022|archive-date=28 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128093831/https://english.onlinekhabar.com/china-southern-airlines-kathmandu.html|url-status=live}}

| Drukair | Paro{{cite web|title=SCHEDULE FOR PERIOD DECEMBER 2023|url=https://ast.twai.com/drukair/cms/SCH_DEC%202023%20UPDATED%20.pdf|website=Drukair|access-date=4 December 2023}}

| flydubai | Dubai–International{{Cite web |last=Salian |first=Neesha |date=2022-03-07 |title=UAE's flydubai registers Dhs841m profit in 2021 |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/uaes-flydubai-registers-dhs841m-profit-in-2021/ |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Gulf Business |language=en-US |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520224939/https://gulfbusiness.com/uaes-flydubai-registers-dhs841m-profit-in-2021/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2022-03-24 |title=These flydubai flights will temporarily operate from DWC |url=https://whatson.ae/2022/03/these-flydubai-flights-will-temporarily-operate-from-dwc/ |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=What's On |language=en-GB |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224121/https://whatson.ae/2022/03/these-flydubai-flights-will-temporarily-operate-from-dwc/ |url-status=live }}

| Guna Airlines | Bhadrapur, Bharatpur,{{Cite web |date=2021-11-07 |title=Guna Airlines to start regular lights to Surkhet and Bhadrapur |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/guna-airlines-to-start-regular-lights-to-surkhet-and-bhadrapur/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520103556/https://www.aviationnepal.com/guna-airlines-to-start-regular-lights-to-surkhet-and-bhadrapur/ |url-status=live }} Biratnagar,{{Cite web |date=2021-10-19 |title=Guna Airlines has started regular flights to Biratnagar |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/guna-airlines-has-started-regular-flights-to-biratnagar/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708215246/https://www.aviationnepal.com/guna-airlines-has-started-regular-flights-to-biratnagar/ |url-status=live }} Birendranagar,{{Cite web |title=Guna Airlines to operate Kathmandu-Surkhet flight from today |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/02/229994/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Khabarhub |language=en |archive-date=1 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001175308/https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/02/229994/ |url-status=live }} Janakpur, Jitpursimara, Nepalgunj, Pokhara–International,{{Cite web |title=Plane flown for Pokhara returned Kathmandu after noticing technical issue |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/16/232588/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Khabarhub |language=en |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708215245/https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/16/232588/ |url-status=live }} Siddharthanagar,{{cite web |title=Guna Airlines launches flights to Bhairahawa |url=https://www.facebook.com/gunagroup/photos/pb.475055735883871.-2207520000../4697631576959578/?type=3&theater |url-access=limited |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/475055735883871/4697631576959578 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |access-date=6 October 2021 |publisher=Guna Airlines}}{{cbignore}} Tumlingtar{{cite web |title=Guna Airlines |url=https://flyguna.com/ |access-date=1 October 2021 |publisher=Guna Airlines |archive-date=2 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002121423/https://flyguna.com/ |url-status=live }}

| Himalaya Airlines | Beijing–Daxing,{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/himalayan-airlines-resumes-flight-from-kathmandu-to-beijing-after-3-years-123062400718_1.html|title=Himalaya Airlines resumes flight from Kathmandu to Beijing after 3 years|publisher=Business Standard|date=24 June 2023|access-date=14 November 2024}} Chongqing,{{Cite web | title = Chongqing Resumes Direct Flights to Kathmandu | date = 3 November 2023 | url = https://www.ichongqing.info/2023/11/03/chongqing-resumes-direct-flights-to-kathmandu/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231103215047/https://www.ichongqing.info/2023/11/03/chongqing-resumes-direct-flights-to-kathmandu/ | archive-date = 2023-11-03 | url-status = live }} Dammam,{{Cite news |last=Himalayan News Service |date=2022 |title=Himalaya Airlines resumes Saudi flights |work=the himalayan times |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/himalaya-airlines-resumes-saudi-flights |access-date=1 July 2022 |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224120/https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/himalaya-airlines-resumes-saudi-flights |url-status=live }} Dhaka,{{Cite web |last=BSS |first=Dhaka |date=2019-07-20 |title=Himalayan Airlines to begin Kathmandu-Dhaka flight from Monday |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/travel/news/himalayan-airlines-begin-kathmandu-dhaka-flight-monday-1774312 |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=The Daily Star |language=en |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224120/https://www.thedailystar.net/travel/news/himalayan-airlines-begin-kathmandu-dhaka-flight-monday-1774312 |url-status=live }} Doha,{{Cite web |date=2017-07-27 |title=Himalaya Airlines increases flight frequency to Doha, Qatar |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/himalaya-airlines-increases-flight-frequency-to-doha-qatar/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707154918/https://www.aviationnepal.com/himalaya-airlines-increases-flight-frequency-to-doha-qatar/ |url-status=live }} Dubai–International,{{Cite web |date=2017-04-28 |title=Himalaya Airlines makes Dubai its fourth destination |url=https://www.anna.aero/2017/04/28/himalaya-airlines-serves-dubai/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=anna.aero |language=en-GB |archive-date=18 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518202338/https://www.anna.aero/2017/04/28/himalaya-airlines-serves-dubai/ |url-status=live }} Kuala Lumpur–International,{{Cite web |last=RSS |title=Himalaya Airlines resumes direct flights to Malaysia |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/81505/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=My Republica |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707154916/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/81505/ |url-status=live }} Kuwait City,{{cite web |title=HIMALAYA AIRLINES RESUMES KUWAIT SERVICE IN AUGUST 2024|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240803-h9aug24kwi |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=3 August 2024}} Lhasa,{{cite web |title=Himalaya Airlines Adds Kathmandu – Lhasa Service From Jan 2024 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231227-h9jan24lxa |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=27 December 2023}} Qingdao,{{cite web |title=Himalaya Airlines Adds Qingdao Service From Sep 2023 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230920-h9sep23tao |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=20 September 2023}} Riyadh,{{Cite web |title=NAC makes maiden landing to Saudi Arabia after 45 years of diplomatic ties |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/25/248891/ |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Khabarhub |language=en |archive-date=25 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425142523/https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/25/248891/ |url-status=live }} Shanghai–Pudong{{cite web |title=Himalaya Airlines Dec 2023 Mainland China Network Additions |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231107-h9dec23cn |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=7 November 2023}}

| IndiGo | Delhi,{{Cite web |title=काठमाडौंबाट दिल्ली फर्किए भारतीय कांग्रेसका अध्यक्ष राहुल |url=https://www.thenepaltop.com/news/56 |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=The Nepal Top |language=en |archive-date=9 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709055907/https://www.thenepaltop.com/news/56 |url-status=live }} Mumbai{{cite web |title=IndiGo to commence Mumbai-Kathmandu service in Jun-2020 |url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/indigo-to-commence-mumbai-kathmandu-service-in-jun-2020-973537 |access-date=6 February 2020 |work=CAPA |archive-date=6 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206201124/https://centreforaviation.com/news/indigo-to-commence-mumbai-kathmandu-service-in-jun-2020-973537 |url-status=live }}

| Jazeera Airways | Kuwait City{{cite web |title=Jazeera Airways adds new destinations in Nov 2019 |url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/287303/jazeera-airways-adds-new-destinations-in-nov-2019/ |access-date=4 November 2019 |publisher=Routes Online |archive-date=4 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191104043311/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/287303/jazeera-airways-adds-new-destinations-in-nov-2019/ |url-status=live }}

| Korean Air | Seoul–Incheon{{Cite web|title=Korean Air Reopens Kathmandu Reservations in NS25|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/241122-kens25ktm|access-date=20 February 2025}}

| Kuwait Airways | Kuwait City{{cite web | url=https://www.zawya.com/en/world/middle-east/kuwait-airways-to-operate-8-new-flight-destinations-tcmlm2q4 | title=Kuwait Airways to operate 8 new flight destinations | access-date=6 September 2022 | archive-date=12 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912063316/https://www.zawya.com/en/world/middle-east/kuwait-airways-to-operate-8-new-flight-destinations-tcmlm2q4 | url-status=live }}

| Malaysia Airlines | Kuala Lumpur–International{{Cite news |date=2022 |title=Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair returns with fares from RM79 |work=malaysian reserve |url=https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/03/24/malaysia-airlines-travel-fair-returns-with-fares-from-rm79/ |access-date=1 July 2022 |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701234147/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/03/24/malaysia-airlines-travel-fair-returns-with-fares-from-rm79/ |url-status=live }}

| Nepal Airlines | Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi,{{Cite web |date=2021-11-19 |title=Bangkok - Kathmandu flights to resume after Covid-19 pandemic |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/bangkok-kathmandu-flights-to-resume-after-covid-19-pandemic/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707161649/https://www.aviationnepal.com/bangkok-kathmandu-flights-to-resume-after-covid-19-pandemic/ |url-status=live }} Bengaluru,{{cite web |title=NAC gears up to restore international flights |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nac-gears-up-to-restore-international-flights |access-date=19 March 2022 |work=The Himalayan Times |date=18 March 2022 |archive-date=19 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319135543/https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/nac-gears-up-to-restore-international-flights |url-status=live }} Bhojpur, Dammam,{{cite web |title=Nepal Airlines to launch flights to Saudi Arabia's Dammam |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/amp/nepal-airlines-to-launch-flights-to-saudi-arabia-s-dammam/ |publisher=República |access-date=19 August 2023}} Delhi,{{Cite web |title=नौ महिनापछि काठमाडौं-दिल्ली उडान सुरु |url=https://www.imagekhabar.com/news/195913/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Imagekhabar - Online News Portal of Nepal |language=en |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707165032/https://www.imagekhabar.com/news/195913/ |url-status=live }} Doha,{{Cite web |date=2020-09-27 |title=दोहा-काठमाण्डौं नियमित उडान संचालन सम्बन्धी सूचना (Information on the Resumption of Regular Commercial Flights from Doha to Kathmandu) |url=https://qa.nepalembassy.gov.np/%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A0%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A3%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A1%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%82-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A4-%E0%A4%89/ |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=Embassy of Nepal - Doha, Qatar |language=en-US |archive-date=6 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220806105218/https://qa.nepalembassy.gov.np/%e0%a4%a6%e0%a5%8b%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be-%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a0%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a3%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%a1%e0%a5%8c%e0%a4%82-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a4-%e0%a4%89/ |url-status=live }} Dubai–International,{{Cite web |title=विन्टर सिजनमा हुने अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय उडान तालिका सार्वजनिक, कुन गन्तव्यमा कति उडान ? |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2021/11/1040629 |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=Online Khabar |language=en-US |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520002828/https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2021/11/1040629 |url-status=live }} Hong Kong,{{Cite web |title=Hong Kong bans Nepal Airlines flights for the third time |url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2020/11/11/hong-kong-bans-nepal-airlines-flights-for-the-third-time |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707161815/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2020/11/11/hong-kong-bans-nepal-airlines-flights-for-the-third-time |url-status=live }} Ilam,{{cite web |title=Nepal Airlines to operate flights to Falgunanda Sukilumba Airport |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-airlines-to-operate-flights-to-falgunanda-sukilumba-airport/ |publisher=República |access-date=9 January 2023 |archive-date=9 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109082044/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-airlines-to-operate-flights-to-falgunanda-sukilumba-airport/ |url-status=live }} Khanidanda, Khotehang, Kuala Lumpur–International, Mumbai, Phaplu, Phungling,{{Cite web |date=2016-10-23 |title=Nepal Airlines resumes flight to Suketar Airport in Taplejung |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/nepal-airlines-resumes-flight-to-suketar-airport-in-taplejung-2/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=13 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220813183440/https://www.aviationnepal.com/nepal-airlines-resumes-flight-to-suketar-airport-in-taplejung-2/ |url-status=live }} Riyadh, Rukum,{{Cite web |date=2018-01-03 |title=NAC increases flight frequency to Rukum Salle Airport |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/nac-increases-flight-frequency-to-rukum-salle-airport/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=18 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718184542/https://www.aviationnepal.com/nac-increases-flight-frequency-to-rukum-salle-airport/ |url-status=live }} Siddharthanagar,{{cite web |title=Nepal Airlines announces Kuala Lumpur-Bhairahawa flight |url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2023/05/18/nepal-airlines-announces-bhairahawa-kuala-lumpur-flight |publisher=The Kathmandu Post |access-date=27 May 2023}} Tokyo–Narita,{{Cite web |title=Nepal Airlines adds Tokyo service from March 2020 |url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/288479/nepal-airlines-adds-tokyo-service-from-march-2020/ |access-date=2022-07-09 |website=Routes |language=en-GB |archive-date=3 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200103022946/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/288479/nepal-airlines-adds-tokyo-service-from-march-2020/ |url-status=live }} Tulsipur

| Qatar Airways | Doha{{Cite news | date=2018 |title=Qatar Airways adds flight after extension of TIA hours |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/qatar-airways-adds-flight-after-extension-of-tia-hours/}}{{better source needed|date=June 2024}}

| SalamAir | Muscat{{Cite web |last=Times News Service |date=2020 |title=Muscat-Kathmandu SalamAir flight diverted to Patna |url=https://timesofoman.com/article/83796-muscat-kathmandu-salamair-flight-diverted-to-patna |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Times of Oman |language=en |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924202506/https://timesofoman.com/article/83796-muscat-kathmandu-salamair-flight-diverted-to-patna |url-status=live }}

| Saurya Airlines | Bhadrapur, Biratnagar, Dhangadhi, Nepalgunj, Siddharthanagar

| Shree Airlines | Bhadrapur, Biratnagar, Dhangadhi, Janakpur,{{Cite web |date=14 January 2020 |title=Shree Airlines commencing flight to Janakpur from tomorrow |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/shree-airlines-commencing-flight-to-janakpur-from-tomorrow/ |access-date=16 January 2020 |archive-date=16 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116053739/https://www.aviationnepal.com/shree-airlines-commencing-flight-to-janakpur-from-tomorrow/ |url-status=live }} Jitpursimara, Nepalgunj,{{Cite web |title=Plane With 80 On Board Skids Off Runway At Nepal's Airport, No Casualties |url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/nepal-plane-slips-off-runway-at-kathmandu-airport-2564159 |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708215255/https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/nepal-plane-slips-off-runway-at-kathmandu-airport-2564159 |url-status=live }} Pokhara–International, Rajbiraj,{{cite web |date=24 April 2019 |title=Rajbiraj Airport to resume its flight services from May 8 as Shree Airline prepares for flight operation |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/rajbiraj-airport-to-resume-its-flight-services-from-may-8-as-shree-airline-prepares-for-flight-operation/ |access-date=24 April 2019 |publisher=Aviation Nepal |archive-date=24 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424110013/https://www.aviationnepal.com/rajbiraj-airport-to-resume-its-flight-services-from-may-8-as-shree-airline-prepares-for-flight-operation/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Shree Airlines - Fly the new High |url=http://www.shreeairlines.com/ |access-date=1 May 2018 |publisher=Shree Airlines |archive-date=28 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428072706/http://shreeairlines.com/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |date=19 June 2018 |title=Shree Airlines preparing Rajbiraj flights starting from June 24 |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/shree-airlines-preparing-rajbiraj-flights-starting-from-june-24/ |access-date=19 June 2018 |publisher=Aviation Nepal |archive-date=20 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001136/https://www.aviationnepal.com/shree-airlines-preparing-rajbiraj-flights-starting-from-june-24/ |url-status=live }} Siddharthanagar

| Sichuan Airlines | Chengdu–Tianfu

| Singapore Airlines | Singapore{{cite web |title=SilkAir continues its journey as Singapore Airlines |url=https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/travel-info/sia-narrowbody/ |website=Singapore Airlines |access-date=27 May 2021 |archive-date=30 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130190519/https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/travel-info/sia-narrowbody/ |url-status=live }}

| Sita Air | Lukla,{{Cite web |date=2021-11-02 |title=Dornier 9N-AJH belonging to Sita meets runway excursion in Lukla |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/dornier-9n-ajh-belonging-sita-meets-runway-excursion-lukla/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=18 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718181317/https://www.aviationnepal.com/dornier-9n-ajh-belonging-sita-meets-runway-excursion-lukla/ |url-status=live }} Nepalgunj,{{Cite web |date=2021-11-02 |title=Sita Air Dornier 228 has collided with a Wild boar at Nepalgunj |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/sita-air-dornier-228-has-collided-with-a-wild-boar-at-nepalgunj/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708215255/https://www.aviationnepal.com/sita-air-dornier-228-has-collided-with-a-wild-boar-at-nepalgunj/ |url-status=live }} Phungling,{{cite web |title=Nepal Airlines prepares to operate Taplejung-Biratnagar flight |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-airlines-prepares-to-operate-taplejung-biratnagar-flight/?categoryId=81 |publisher=República |access-date=14 January 2023 |archive-date=14 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114135529/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-airlines-prepares-to-operate-taplejung-biratnagar-flight/?categoryId=81 |url-status=live }} Pokhara–International
Charter: Bhadrapur,{{Cite web |title=Sita Air to conduct Kathmandu-Taplejung-Bhadrapur flights during Dashain |url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2021/02/212909/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Khabarhub |language=en |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708215255/https://english.khabarhub.com/2021/02/212909/ |url-status=live }} Phaplu, Ramechhap, Tumlingtar

| SpiceJet | Delhi (resumes 10 May 2025){{cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Joy|title=SpiceJet to start direct flight between Delhi-Kathmandu from May 10|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/spicejet-to-start-direct-flight-between-delhi-kathmandu-from-may-10/articleshow/119969130.cms|work=the Times of India|date=4 April 2025|access-date=5 April 2025|language=en}}

| SriLankan Airlines | Colombo–Bandaranaike{{cite web |title=Flights from Colombo to Nepal |url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/sri-lankan-airlines-starting-direct-flights-between-kathmandu-colombo-from-tuesday/?categoryId=81 |access-date=30 August 2021 |archive-date=30 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830044113/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/sri-lankan-airlines-starting-direct-flights-between-kathmandu-colombo-from-tuesday/?categoryId=81 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Republica |title=Two more int'l airlines to have regular flights to and from TIA |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/128510/ |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=My Republica |language=en |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701224124/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/128510/ |url-status=live }}

| Summit Air | Lukla, Nepalgunj, Phaplu, Phungling,{{Cite web |date=2021-11-02 |title=Summit Air Recommencing Flight to Taplejung |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/summit-air-recommencing-flight-to-taplejung/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=18 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718183021/https://www.aviationnepal.com/summit-air-recommencing-flight-to-taplejung/ |url-status=live }} Tumlingtar{{cite web |title=Summit Air Winter Schedule |url=https://www.summitair.com.np/BookAFlight/Summit-Air-Winter-Schedule |access-date=1 November 2020 |publisher=Summit Air |archive-date=24 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024142308/https://summitair.com.np/BookAFlight/Summit-Air-Winter-Schedule |url-status=dead }}

| Tara Air | Bhojpur, Ilam, Khanidanda, Lamidanda, Lukla,{{Cite web |date=2021-11-02 |title=Tara Air DHC6-400 '9N-ALO' completes first commercial flight to Lukla |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/tara-air-dhc6-400-9n-alo-completes-first-commercial-flight-to-lukla/ |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Aviation Nepal |language=en-US |archive-date=25 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925215434/https://www.aviationnepal.com/tara-air-dhc6-400-9n-alo-completes-first-commercial-flight-to-lukla/ |url-status=live }} Nepalgunj, Phaplu
Charter: Phungling{{cite web |title=Flight Schedule |url=http://www.taraair.com/page/flight-schedule |access-date=20 December 2017 |publisher=Tara Air |archive-date=6 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006012230/http://www.taraair.com/page/flight-schedule |url-status=live }}

| Thai AirAsia | Bangkok–Don Mueang{{Cite web |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/240812-fd4q24np|title=THAI AIRASIA PLANS NEPAL 4Q24 LAUNCH|website=Aeroroutes |access-date=12 August 2024}}

| Thai Airways International | Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi{{cite web |title=Thai Airways International Plans Nepal Service From Oct 2023 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230828-tgdec23ktm |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=28 August 2023}}

| Thai Lion Air | Bangkok–Don Mueang{{cite web |title=Thai Lion Air Resumes Nepal Service From Nov 2022 |url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221028-slnov22ktm |website=Aeroroutes |access-date=27 October 2022 |archive-date=28 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028000310/https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/221028-slnov22ktm |url-status=live }}

| Turkish Airlines | Istanbul{{Cite web |title=Turkish Airlines adds flights, refutes Kathmandu-Istanbul flights suspension |url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2021/11/15/turkish-airlines-adds-flights-refutes-kathmandu-istanbul-flights-suspension |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English |archive-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701233621/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2021/11/15/turkish-airlines-adds-flights-refutes-kathmandu-istanbul-flights-suspension |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2021 |title=Flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul for transit passengers will not be affected, says Turkish Airlines |url=https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/06/29/flights-from-kathmandu-to-istanbul-for-transit-passengers-will-not-be-affected-says-turkish-airlines#:~:text=National-,Flights%20from%20Kathmandu%20to%20Istanbul%20for%20transit%20passengers%20will%20not,new%20variants%20of%20the%20coronavirus. |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English |archive-date=12 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712185520/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/06/29/flights-from-kathmandu-to-istanbul-for-transit-passengers-will-not-be-affected-says-turkish-airlines#:~:text=National-,Flights%20from%20Kathmandu%20to%20Istanbul%20for%20transit%20passengers%20will%20not,new%20variants%20of%20the%20coronavirus. |url-status=live }}

| Yeti Airlines | Bhadrapur, Biratnagar,{{Citation |title=Domestic Flights in Nepal, Kathmandu to Biratanagar (Yeti Airlines) | date=29 November 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKJqMC2Jahk |language=en |access-date=2022-07-08 |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708215246/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKJqMC2Jahk |url-status=live }} Janakpur, Jitpursimara,{{cite web |title=Yeti Airlines scheduled to fly Simara after 12 years |date=2 October 2020 |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/yeti-airlines-scheduled-to-fly-simara-after-12-years/ |access-date=2 October 2020 |publisher=Aviation Nepal |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012072902/https://www.aviationnepal.com/yeti-airlines-scheduled-to-fly-simara-after-12-years/ |url-status=live }} Lukla, Nepalgunj, Pokhara–International, Siddharthanagar, Tumlingtar{{cite web |title=Scheduled Flights |url=https://www.yetiairlines.com/article/scheduled-flights |access-date=31 January 2019 |publisher=Yeti Airlines Pvt. Ltd. |archive-date=26 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426080103/https://www.yetiairlines.com/article/scheduled-flights |url-status=live }}

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Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Shree Airlines and Sita Air also provide daily mountain sightseeing flights or Mount Everest sightseeing flights from Tribhuvan International Airport. They usually depart from the domestic terminal early morning and return to the airport one hour later.{{cite web|title=Everest Experience|url=https://www.buddhaair.com/mountain-flight-nepal/everest-experience.html|publisher=Buddha Air|access-date=15 October 2017|archive-date=16 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016015038/https://www.buddhaair.com/mountain-flight-nepal/everest-experience.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Amazing Everest Experience|url=https://www.yetiairlines.com/blog/amazing-everest-experience|publisher=Yeti Airlines|access-date=15 October 2017|archive-date=16 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016015207/https://www.yetiairlines.com/blog/amazing-everest-experience|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Republica |title=Shree Airlines resumes mountain flight |url=http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/132002/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=My Republica |language=en}}

The helicopter operators Air Dynasty, Manang Air, Prabhu Helicopter, Simrik Air, Shree Airlines and Fishtail Air offer helicopter operations from their respective hubs at Tribhuvan International Airport.{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}

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| Himalaya Airlines Cargo | Kunming, Nanning{{Cite web |title=Additional Kunming Cargo flight Schedule |url=https://twitter.com/HimalayaH9/status/1509107409368727553 |access-date=12 February 2023 |website=Twitter|publisher=Himalayan Airlines |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=H9 Cargo Flight Update|url=https://twitter.com/HimalayaH9/status/1437628904211030022 |access-date=12 February 2023|website=Twitter |publisher=Himalayan Airlines|language=en}}

| Moalem Aviation | Dubai–International{{citation needed|date=October 2022}}

| SF Airlines | Chengdu–Shuangliu,{{cite web |last1=Jingyan |first1=Gao |title=SF Airlines' Western China headquarters project settled in Chengdu |url=https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/326491.html |website=imsilkroad.com |publisher=xinhua silkroad information service |access-date=16 July 2022 |archive-date=15 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115172446/https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/326491.html |url-status=live }} Chengdu–Tianfu

| SpiceXpress | Kolkata

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According to the CAAN Aviation Report – 2017,[http://caanepal.gov.np/storage/app/uploads/public/5c9/a1b/b87/5c9a1bb87104e976759641.pdf CAAN Aviation Report – 2017] Tribhuvan International will undergo expansions under Transport Project Preparatory Facility funded partly by the Asian Development Bank. Major works include:{{Cite web|title=Kathmandu Airport is reviewing its master plan as final expansion cost expected to touch $1 billion|url=https://kathmandupost.com/money/2019/12/01/kathmandu-airport-is-reviewing-its-master-plan-as-final-expansion-cost-expected-to-touch-1-billion|access-date=9 June 2020|website=The Kathmandu Post|archive-date=2 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191202213003/https://kathmandupost.com/money/2019/12/01/kathmandu-airport-is-reviewing-its-master-plan-as-final-expansion-cost-expected-to-touch-1-billion|url-status=live}}

• Construction of a parallel taxiway system and side strip
• Construction of a new international terminal building
• Reconfiguration of existing international terminal building to domestic terminal building
• Relocation of Nepal Airlines hangar
• Relocation of Nepal Army infrastructure, hangar and other associated work

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Sajha Yatayat buses connect the airport's international terminal to Kathmandu's city centre, and Lalitpur's city centre.{{cite web |title=Kathmandu Valley Route |url=http://sajhayatayat.com.np/route.php |publisher=Sajha Yatayat |access-date=2 June 2020 |language=ne |archive-date=1 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601135104/http://www.sajhayatayat.com.np/route.php |url-status=dead }} Buses from other local companies stop in front of the airport's main gate, 500 metres in front of the terminal buildings.{{cite web |title=Kathmandu Airport Guide |url=https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/kathmandu-airport-guide.htm |publisher=Sleeping in Airports |access-date=2 June 2020 |archive-date=4 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804210536/https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/kathmandu-airport-guide.htm |url-status=live }} Meter and prepaid taxis are available at both terminals at all hours.{{cite web |title=IN TRANSIT: KATHMANDU'S TRIBHUVAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |url=https://roadsandkingdoms.com/travel-guide/kathmandu/tribhuvan-international-airport/ |publisher=Roads & Kingdome |access-date=1 March 2020 |date=19 July 2018 |archive-date=24 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324210038/https://roadsandkingdoms.com/travel-guide/kathmandu/tribhuvan-international-airport/ |url-status=live }}

• On 10 May 1973, a McDonnell Douglas DC-8 operated by Thai Airways overran the runway on landing, with 100 passengers and 10 crew on board. There was one fatality.{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19730510-1|title=ASN Aircraft accident Douglas DC-8-33 HS-TGU Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (KTM)|author=Harro Ranter|date=10 May 1973|access-date=9 May 2015|archive-date=20 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020001856/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19730510-1|url-status=live}}
• On 31 July 1992, an Airbus A310-304, operating as Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashed into a mountain while approaching Kathmandu, killing all 113 people on board.{{cite web|title=Accident description|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19920731-0|publisher=Aviation Safety Network|access-date=4 February 2017|ref=11|archive-date=23 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723003829/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19920731-0|url-status=live}}
• On 28 September 1992, an Airbus A300 (registered as B4-203) operating as Pakistan International Airlines Flight 268 crashed while approaching Kathmandu, killing all 167 on board,{{cite news|title=Hunt goes on for black box in Airbus wreckage|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/hunt-goes-on-for-black-box-in-airbus-wreckage-1554634.html|newspaper=The Independent|access-date=4 February 2017|ref=11|archive-date=15 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715071217/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/hunt-goes-on-for-black-box-in-airbus-wreckage-1554634.html|url-status=live}} making it the worst air accident in Nepal.
• On 17 January 1995, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter operating as Royal Nepal Airlines Flight 133 from Kathmandu to Rumjatar, had problems getting airborne at Tribhuvan International Airport. The aircraft struck the airfield perimeter fence and plunged into fields. Of three crew and 21 passengers on board, one crew member and one passenger were killed.[http://aviation-safety.net/database/dblist.php?sorteer=datekey_desc&kind=%&cat=%&page=1&field=Operatorkey&var=5478 Aviation Safety Network] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100214174903/http://aviation-safety.net/database/dblist.php?sorteer=datekey_desc&kind=%&cat=%&page=1&field=Operatorkey&var=5478 |date=14 February 2010 }}. Retrieved 18 November 2006.
• On 7 July 1999, a Boeing 727-200F operated by Lufthansa Cargo crashed in the Champadevi hills at an altitude of 7550 feet, five minutes after takeoff, when it should have been at an altitude of 9500 feet. All five crew members on board were killed.{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19990707-0|title=ASN Aircraft accident Boeing 727-243F VT-LCI Kathmandu|author=Harro Ranter|date=7 July 1999|access-date=9 May 2015|archive-date=21 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321130608/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19990707-0|url-status=live}}
• On 5 September 1999, a BAe 748-501 Super 2B operating as Necon Air Flight 128 from Pokhara to Kathmandu, crashed while approaching Tribhuvan International Airport. The aircraft collided with a communication tower of Nepal Telecommunication Corporation and crashed in a wooded area 25 km west of Kathmandu. All 10 passengers and 5 crew were killed.[http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19990905-0 Aviation Safety Network] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929211958/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19990905-0 |date=29 September 2007 }}. Retrieved 18 November 2006.
• On 26 December 1999, an Airbus A300B2-101 operating as Indian Airlines Flight 814 was hijacked en route from Kathmandu to Delhi. The aircraft ended up in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Indian Airlines suspended all flights to and from Nepal for some time, fearing a lack of security at check-in.{{cite web|title=Terror on Indian Airlines Flight 814|url=http://herald.dawn.com/news/1153616|work=The Herald|date=23 December 2016 |access-date=1 February 2017|ref=11|archive-date=29 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229183450/http://herald.dawn.com/news/1153616|url-status=live}}
• On 24 December 2008, a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter operated by Nepal Airlines ran off the runway during takeoff[http://avherald.com/h?article=4123b0b7 The Aviation Herald] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210104204249/http://avherald.com/h?article=4123b0b7 |date=4 January 2021 }}. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
• On 24 August 2010, a Dornier 228 operating as Agni Air Flight 101 crashed into hills outside Kathmandu in heavy rain.{{cite news |title=Nepal tourist plane crash kills 14 |publisher=BBC News |date=24 August 2010 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11067320 |access-date=20 June 2018 |archive-date=1 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201014043/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11067320 |url-status=live }} All on board (three crew, 11 passengers) were killed.{{cite news |title=All 14 killed in Nepal plane crash |newspaper=The Times of India |date=24 August 2010 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Plane-crashes-in-Nepal-with-15-on-board/articleshow/6424731.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827190016/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Plane-crashes-in-Nepal-with-15-on-board/articleshow/6424731.cms |archive-date=27 August 2010 }} The plane, crashed near Shikharpur village, {{convert|80|km|mi|abbr=on}} south of Kathmandu. The aircraft had left Tribhuvan International Airport, bound for Tenzing-Hillary Airport.
• On 25 September 2011, a Beechcraft 1900D operating as Buddha Air Flight 103, struck terrain while approaching Tribhuvan International Airport. There were 16 passengers and three crew members on board. Initial reports stated there was one survivor, who died en route to hospital. At the time of the crash, the weather was overcast with very low clouds and flights were operating under visual flight rules. The aircraft was on the base leg of the approach following a sightseeing flight.{{cite web|title=No survivors in Nepal air crash|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2011/09/201192541156281598.html|publisher=Al Jazeera|access-date=4 February 2017|ref=11|archive-date=5 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205013251/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2011/09/201192541156281598.html|url-status=live}}
• On 28 September 2012, a Dornier 228 operating as Sita Air Flight 601, crashed soon after take-off, after apparently hitting a vulture. 16 passengers and three crew members were killed.{{cite web |author=Sanjaya Dhakal BBC Nepali |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19754351 |title=BBC News – Nepal plane crash kills 19 at Kathmandu |publisher=BBC |date=28 September 2012 |access-date=20 May 2013 |archive-date=24 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724235320/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19754351 |url-status=live }}
• On 4 March 2015, an Airbus A330-300 operated by Turkish Airlines veered off the runway after attempting to land in dense fog. The aircraft had been circling for 30 minutes and was making its second landing attempt, after a previous aborted attempt due to poor visibility.{{cite news|last1=Saul|first1=Heather|title=Turkish Airlines flight TK 726 crash-lands on Nepal runway in dense fog|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/turkish-airlines-flight-tk-726-crashlands-on-nepal-runway-amid-dense-fog-10084176.html|access-date=5 March 2015|work=The Independent|date=4 March 2015|archive-date=6 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306023602/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/turkish-airlines-flight-tk-726-crashlands-on-nepal-runway-amid-dense-fog-10084176.html|url-status=live}} The aircraft skidded into soft grass causing the nose wheel to collapse and the airport to temporarily close to all international flights.{{cite news|title=TIA to remain closed until 10 am Friday|url=http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/03/05/top-story/tia-to-remain-closed-until-10-am-friday/402450.html|access-date=5 March 2015|work=eKantipur.com|date=5 March 2015|archive-date=6 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306060253/http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/03/05/top-story/tia-to-remain-closed-until-10-am-friday/402450.html|url-status=dead}} All 224 passengers and 11 crew members evacuated the aircraft safely, with one minor injury reported.{{cite news|last1=Pokharel|first1=Krishna|title=Turkish Airlines Jet Veers Off Runway in Nepal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/turkish-airlines-jet-veers-off-runway-in-nepal-1425446811|access-date=4 March 2015|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=4 March 2015|archive-date=6 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150306014315/http://www.wsj.com/articles/turkish-airlines-jet-veers-off-runway-in-nepal-1425446811|url-status=live}}
• On 12 March 2018, a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 operating as US-Bangla Airlines Flight 211, carrying 67 passengers and 4 crew veered off the runway while landing then crashed on the east side of Tribhuvan International Airport before catching fire. 47 passengers and 4 crew were killed.{{cite web |title=ASN Aircraft accident de Havilland Canada DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 S2-AGU Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (KTM) |url=https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180312-0 |website=aviation-safety.net |access-date=23 August 2018 |archive-date=15 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115231331/https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180312-0 |url-status=live }}
• On 19 April 2018, a Boeing 737-900ER operated by Malindo Air on a scheduled flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Malaysia, overran the runway after a high-speed rejected takeoff. The aircraft skidded roughly {{convert|250|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} south of the runway end and stopped along a grassy area between two runways. All 132 passengers and 7 crew members escaped without injuries. Damage to the aircraft was minor, and the runway was closed for several hours until the plane was removed. The flight crew opted to abort the takeoff due to a warning indicated the aircraft was not correctly configured.{{cite web|url=http://avherald.com/h?article=4b789227&opt=0 |title=Incident: Batik Malaysia B739 at Kathmandu on Apr 19th 2018, rejected takeoff due to takeoff config warning results in overrun |publisher=Avherald.com |access-date=15 May 2018 |archive-date=30 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180430045302/http://avherald.com/h?article=4b789227&opt=0 |url-status=live}}
• On 1 September 2018, a BAe Jetstream 41 operated by Yeti Airlines en route from Nepalgunj skidded off the runway, seconds after touching down. All 21 passengers and the crew of three evacuated the aircraft safely without injuries, but the aircraft was written off. Slippery runway due to rainfall was reported to be the cause of the incident.{{cite web|url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/yeti-airlines-js41-encounters-runway-excursion-at-tia-all-passengers-safe/|title=Yeti Airlines Jetstream 41 encounters runway excursion at TIA, all passengers safe|date=September 2018 |publisher=Aviation Nepal|access-date=27 September 2018|archive-date=28 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928003308/https://www.aviationnepal.com/yeti-airlines-js41-encounters-runway-excursion-at-tia-all-passengers-safe/|url-status=live}}
• On 12 July 2019, a Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500, which was flying from Nepalgunj, skidded off the runway as it landed at Tribhuvan International Airport. There were 68 people aboard, including four crew members; all of them were able to safely exit the plane, but two passengers were minorly injured.{{cite web|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/yeti-airlines-aircraft-skids-off-runway/|title=Yeti Airlines aircraft skids off runway|work=The Himalayan Times|date=12 July 2019 |access-date=12 July 2019|archive-date=12 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712082419/https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/yeti-airlines-aircraft-skids-off-runway/|url-status=live}}
• On 6 May 2022, Singapore Airlines Flight 439, a Boeing 737-800, sustained a tailstrike during takeoff from runway 20.{{cite web | url=https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/over-rotation-led-to-singapore-airlines-737-tail-strike-in-kathmandu/153177.article | title=Over-rotation led to Singapore Airlines 737 tail-strike in Kathmandu }} The resulting incident depressurized the aircraft and forced it to divert to Kolkata, India. There were no injuries among the 165 passengers and 8 crew members on board. The tailstrike occurred during the takeoff at the airport was due to over-rotation by the PF, coupled with a likely tailwind with a component of about 10 knots along the runway. The rotation pitch rate was, at times, greater than 5° per second as recorded by the FDR. The pitch angle of 11.07° recorded also exceeded the 7° – 9° normal pitch angle range.{{Cite web |last=Ranter |first=Harro |title=Tailstrike Serious incident Boeing 737-8SA (WL) 9V-MGL, Friday 6 May 2022 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/312232 |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=asn.flightsafety.org}}
• On 24 July 2024, a Bombardier CRJ200 operated by Saurya Airlines crashed during takeoff, killing 18 of the 19 people on board. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.{{cite news |title=Pilot only survivor of Nepal plane crash |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c978m8p6lm6o |work=www.bbc.com |date=24 July 2024}}

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