There are 2 ways to get from Gilgit to Kathmandu by plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gilgit
best- Fly from Gilgit (GIL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane GIL - KTM
13h 21m$230–600Taxi to Islamabad International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Gilgit to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)taxi
- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane ISB - KTM
15h 59m$455–912
Gilgit (GIL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gilgit to Kathmandu is to fly which costs $230 - $600 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Gilgit to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 13h 21m and costs $230 - $600.
The distance between Gilgit and Kathmandu is 1393 km.
It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Gilgit to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Kathmandu is 45 min ahead of Gilgit. It is currently 07:30 in Gilgit and 08:15 in Kathmandu.
There are 1664+ hotels available in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Gilgit, Pakistan and Kathmandu, Nepal?
Pakistan International Airlines, Flydubai, and three other airlines fly from Gilgit (GIL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) once daily.
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Gilgit to Tribhuvan International Airport via Islamabad International Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 21m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–900
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Gilgit to Tribhuvan International Airport via Islamabad International Airport, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–900
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Gilgit to Tribhuvan International Airport via Islamabad International Airport, Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,000
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- nepalairlines.com.np
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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