Seoul to Kathmandu Flight Overview

The distance between Seoul and Kathmandu is approximately 4,009.28km. The average flight time between Seoul and Kathmandu is 6 hours 50 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in October. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£131
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines SEL-KTM 11h 5m · 1 stop Thu, Sep 3
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Cheapest return
£264
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines SEL-KTM 11h 5m · 2 stops Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
October
Peak season for travel
Route details
4,009.28km
Flight distance
6h 50m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Seoul to Kathmandu over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £364 and round-trip tickets from £644.

Airlines operating flights from Seoul to Kathmandu

Choose from 11 airlines flying from Seoul to Kathmandu, including China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Korean Air. China Eastern Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Air India logo Air India
Air China logo Air China
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seoul to Kathmandu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Seoul to Kathmandu

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Seoul to Kathmandu?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Seoul to Kathmandu in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Kathmandu is January, with an average price of £140. The most expensive month is usually October, with average prices reaching £242.

£242
£191
£140
£89
    Cheapest
  • £206
    Aug
  • £218
    Sep
  • £242
    Oct
  • £175
    Nov
  • £149
    Dec
  • £140
    Jan
  • £199
    Feb
  • £195
    Mar
  • £228
    Apr
  • £238
    May
  • £239
    Jun
  • £235
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Seoul to Kathmandu?

Average price of return flights from Seoul to Kathmandu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, January is often the cheapest month for fly from Seoul to Kathmandu, with an average price of £238. September is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £522.

£522
£380
£238
£96
    Cheapest
  • £387
    Aug
  • £522
    Sep
  • £453
    Oct
  • £301
    Nov
  • £287
    Dec
  • £238
    Jan
  • £371
    Feb
  • £337
    Mar
  • £405
    Apr
  • £429
    May
  • £426
    Jun
  • £432
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Seoul to Kathmandu?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Seoul to Kathmandu during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Seoul to Kathmandu are available on Aug 31, starting from £130.

£255
£193
£130
£68
    Cheapest
  • £167
    28
    Aug
  • £206
    29
  • £255
    30
  • £130
    31
  • £173
    1
    Sep
  • £136
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Seoul (SEL) to Kathmandu (KTM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £131 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ICN to KTM on Thu, Sep 3), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £264 departing on Thu, Aug 20 and returning on Thu, Aug 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Kathmandu with the following airlines, including: Korean Air China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 50 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Kathmandu (KTM).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seoul to Kathmandu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Seoul to Kathmandu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Korean Air: S/M/-/-/T/F/- -- KE695 (14:24)
  • To find best deals on flights from Seoul to Kathmandu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Sep 3, with one-way flights priced at just £131.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Korean Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kathmandu travel is around October.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Kathmandu is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Kathmandu on August 27, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at £261.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kathmandu, with Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport (ICN-KTM) is by far the most common option on this route: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
  • The time difference between Kathmandu and Seoul is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Seoul to Kathmandu is £452. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Seoul to Kathmandu is £718. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Seoul and Kathmandu, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Thai Vietjet Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from Seoul to Kathmandu. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.