Lowest fare in our latest check

Houston (IAH) to Kathmandu (KTM): $2,448 round trip in December on Turkish Airlines, 1 stop

Sample dates Dec 15 to Dec 22 · checked Oct 22 · fares change daily

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What IAH to Kathmandu costs, from our daily checks

Lowest fare found each day for a 7-night round trip leaving Dec 15, economy, in USD. How we measure

9 observations since Sep 30. Price bands appear after 10 daily checks spanning 14 days.

Fare by month, IAH to KTM

Of the 6 months we priced (November to April 2027), February 2027 had the lowest observed fare at $1,280 (checked Oct 21) and December the highest at $2,448, each for a 7-night trip from the 15th.

Month	Lowest observed	Trip priced	Checked	Alert
November	$1,867Qatar Airways	Nov 15 to Nov 22	Oct 21	Alert me under $1,580
December	$2,448Turkish Airlines	Dec 15 to Dec 22	Oct 22	Alert me under $2,080
January 2027	$1,644Emirates / Nepal Airlines	Jan 15 to Jan 22	Oct 21	Alert me under $1,390
February 2027	$1,280Turkish Airlines	Feb 15 to Feb 22	Oct 21	Alert me under $1,080
March 2027	$1,364Emirates / Nepal Airlines	Mar 15 to Mar 22	Oct 21	Alert me under $1,150
April 2027	$1,835Emirates / flydubai	Apr 15 to Apr 22	Oct 21	Alert me under $1,550

Alert targets are 15% under the observed fare, rounded down to $10. Each month is the same 7-night trip from the 15th.

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KTM

Kathmandu

Air-time estimate

~18h

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Distance

~8,451 mi

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From IAH airport to Kathmandu

Reaching George Bush Intercontinental

Uber/Lyft from downtown Houston: $28-42, 25-35 minutes depending on traffic (I-45 northbound is a parking lot 7-10am weekdays). Gray Line Airport Shuttle: $24 one-way, 45-60 minutes, leaves Downtown Transit Center on schedule but slow. Car2Go or Zipcar from Midtown: $8-15 base fare plus mileage, 20-30 minutes if you time it outside rush hour. Honestly, Uber is fastest and most reliable—split it with a travel buddy and you're under $25/person. Don't take a taxi unless you hate money.

Getting from KTM into Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is only 4 miles from Thamel, but traffic means 20-60 minutes. Option 1 (recommended): Pre-booked taxi through your hotel or a reputable app like Pathao — expect NPR 600-800 ($4.50-$6) with no haggling needed. Option 2: Airport taxi counter inside arrivals, set rate of NPR 700-900 ($5.25-$6.75) to Thamel; ignore touts outside and go to the official counter. Option 3: Local bus runs along the airport road (NPR 20/15 cents) but requires a 10-minute walk to the main road and zero luggage assistance — only practical if you're traveling light and have been to Kathmandu before.

Planning Houston to Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the kind of city that hits you before you even leave the airport — jet fuel mixed with incense, taxi touts, and the distant outline of Himalayan peaks on a clear day. For Americans, it's genuinely disorienting in the best possible way: a medieval city of 1.5 million people where Hindu temples share alleyways with Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, where sacred cows block traffic on roads clogged with tuk-tuks, and where you can book an Everest Base Camp trek at a teahouse two doors down from a $4 rooftop restaurant serving remarkably good pizza. The chaotic charm wears on some travelers by day three, but for most it becomes deeply addictive.

Local basics

Language: NepaliCurrency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Best-month weather in Kathmandu

October

50–77°F · 5 rain days

The absolute best weather month — crystal-clear skies, perfect temperatures, Himalayan views in every direction, and the Indra Jatra and Dashain festivals running back to back. Extremely crowded and prices spike 30-50%.

November

41–68°F · 1 rain days

Near-perfect weather, slightly less crowded than October, and often cheaper. Tihar (Festival of Lights) in early November is spectacular and less touristed than Dashain.

The destination guide flags July and August and June as the least favorable months.

Two areas to consider

Thamel

budget

Kathmandu's traveler ghetto and unavoidable first stop — packed with trekking gear shops, rooftop bars, guesthouses from $8-$60/night, and excellent budget restaurants. It's chaotic and touristy but incredibly convenient; stay here for your first night, then decide if you want to move to a quieter area. The north side of Thamel near Paknajol is slightly calmer and more authentic.

Patan (Lalitpur)

mid-range

A separate UNESCO city just 20 minutes south of Thamel by taxi that many travelers skip entirely — a massive mistake. Patan Durbar Square is arguably more intact than Kathmandu's after the earthquake, the Newari architecture is extraordinary, and guesthouses like Café de Patan run NPR 3,500-6,000/night ($26-$45) in beautiful courtyards. Eat at Café Swotha or Newari Kitchen for the city's best authentic Newari cuisine.

Local planning tip

Book your Everest mountain flight (a 1-hour sightseeing flight that buzzes past Everest at eye level for $180-$220) for the very first morning after you arrive — flights go out at dawn for the best visibility, and if your flight gets cancelled due to clouds (common), you get rescheduled for the next available slot rather than losing your slot entirely. Don't wait until the end of your trip when you're out of days. Also: the Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines versions of this flight are identical and both reliable; ignore Thamel touts offering 'discounts' and book direct at the airline offices on Durbar Marg for the published rate.

Visa and entry notes for US travelers

US passport holders get a visa-on-arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport — it's one of the easiest systems in Asia. You fill out a form online at nepalimmigration.gov.np/evisa beforehand (saves 20-30 minutes) or on paper at the airport. Cost: $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, $125 for 90 days (multiple entry). Payment in USD cash, major credit cards accepted at the airport counter (small surcharge). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates. No invitation letter, no proof of return ticket required at immigration (though airlines may check). You can extend your visa at the Department of Immigration in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu for an additional 15-30 days. Total allowable stay is 150 days per calendar year.