Routes
One way, per person. Fares other travellers found recently; prices change and are confirmed only when you book.
We track Dubai to Kathmandu, the route most Nepali workers in the Gulf use to fly home. Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines and flydubai all fly it nonstop. Nepal is 1 hour 45 minutes ahead of the UAE all year, so set your watch before landing. Fares rise around Dashain and Tihar in October and November, so book well ahead for those weeks.
Last checked: October 2026
Routes we track to Nepal
We track Dubai to Kathmandu, the route most Nepali workers in the Gulf use to fly home. Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines and flydubai all fly it nonstop. Nepal is 1 hour 45 minutes ahead of the UAE all year, so the arrival time on your ticket is local Nepal time. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares.
Book in this order:
- Check the live fare calendar on this page for this month's lowest fares on Dubai to Kathmandu.
- Compare the nonstop options from Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines and flydubai before you look at anything with a stop.
- If you see a self transfer with a low cost airline, remember it is two separate tickets, not one protected booking.
- Set a price alert so you hear when fares on your dates move.
- Check the official entry rules for your passport before you fly, then book.
Self transfer routes can look appealing, but separate tickets carry risk. If the first flight is delayed, the second airline owes you nothing and you pay again.
When fares to Nepal are lowest
Fares to Nepal are lowest outside the festival and holiday peaks. Dashain and Tihar in October and November pull the most people home, and Christmas and New Year plus the UAE school summer holidays add demand too. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, so start there and compare a few months before you commit.
For Nepali workers in the Gulf, timing is everything. Your leave dates are often fixed, but if you have any flex, flying a week before or after a peak week can make a real difference to what you pay. The calendar covers all 12 months, so you can see which months sit outside the busy stretches and plan your trip home around them.
Watch the weeks around Dashain and Tihar closely. Demand from the Gulf is heavy then, seats fill early, and waiting rarely helps. If your leave falls in those weeks, book as soon as your dates are confirmed.
Festivals and busy weeks
The busiest weeks for flights to Nepal are Dashain and Tihar in October and November, followed by Christmas and New Year and the UAE school summer holidays. Fares climb when demand is high, so book early if your leave lands in one of these windows. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares for comparison.
Dashain and Tihar matter most to Nepali families, and that is when the Gulf to Kathmandu route fills up. Many workers take their main leave then, so seats go quickly and the lowest fares disappear first. If you must travel in those weeks, set a price alert early and be ready to book.
Christmas and New Year bring a second wave, and the UAE school summer holidays add family travel on top. Outside these windows the route is calmer and your choice of dates is wider.
Arriving in Nepal: phone, data and entry
Nepal has two main mobile networks, Ncell and Nepal Telecom, with coverage up to 4G. Sort out your phone and data before or on arrival so you can call family and get online. For entry, check the official rules for your passport before you fly, as requirements depend on your nationality and situation.
If you want to land connected, buy a travel eSIM before you leave the Gulf or arrange a top up for a Nepali number you already hold. Ncell and Nepal Telecom both run up to 4G, which is enough for calls, maps and messages once you are through the airport.
On entry, do not rely on what a friend did last year. Check the official rules for your passport before you fly and carry your documents in your hand luggage. Arrival times on your ticket are in Nepal time, which is 1 hour 45 minutes ahead of the UAE all year.
Free price alerts for your trip
Set a free price alert and we will tell you when fares on Dubai to Kathmandu move. That helps if your leave is fixed around Dashain, Tihar, Christmas, New Year or the UAE school summer holidays. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, and alerts help you watch the months ahead.
Pick your travel window, set the alert and let the fares come to you. Check the calendar first to see where this month's lowest fares sit, then watch the months around your leave. When the fare drops, book and check the official entry rules for your passport before you fly.