Nepal Airlines Expands Tokyo Narita Flight Frequencies

Nepal Airlines will expand its Kathmandu to Tokyo Narita flight frequency from three to four weekly flights starting September 18, 2026, to accommodate festival travel.

Outbound and inbound flight capacity between Nepal and Japan will increase ahead of the autumn travel rush. Beginning September 18, 2026, national carrier Nepal Airlines will expand its scheduled passenger flights between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), increasing the service frequency from three to four weekly flights.

The revised schedule is timed to support the expected increase in traveler demand during the traditional autumn festival season, when many members of the Nepali diaspora return home.

Flight Schedule and Route Specifications

Managing transpacific and trans-Asian flights requires coordinated scheduling at key international gateways. The following table provides the flight segment details, airports, frequencies, and launch dates for the expanded route.

Route segment / Corridor	Departure Airport / Hub	Destination Airport / Terminal	Service Frequency / Days	Operations Commencement Date	Strategic Market Focus
Kathmandu to Tokyo	Tribhuvan International (KTM)	Tokyo Narita (NRT)	4x weekly (Tue / Thu / Fri / Sun)	September 18, 2026	Festival season travel
Tokyo to Kathmandu	Tokyo Narita (NRT)	Tribhuvan International (KTM)	4x weekly (Tue / Thu / Fri / Sun)	September 18, 2026	Inbound Japanese tourism

Flight schedule details and bilateral aviation agreements verified in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and Nepal Airlines passenger bulletins.

Traveler Logistics and Nepal Port of Entry Guide

From a ground-level perspective, the best way to navigate this is to complete the Nepal pre-arrival visa form online and print it out before arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), as manual visa processing counters can experience queues during the Dashain festival peaks. Pre-registering online helps prevent delays.

To coordinate your regional transit:

Nepal Visa on Arrival: Visitors can apply for a tourist visa upon arrival at KTM. Travelers should prepare the visa fee in foreign currency (USD is widely accepted) to complete payment.
Kathmandu Airport Terminal navigation: Tribhuvan International Airport operates separate terminals for domestic and international flights. Allow extra connection buffers if transferring to regional flights within Nepal.
Japan Entry Clearances: Philippine and South Asian travelers departing from Kathmandu to Japan must confirm visa requirements and passport validity guidelines before check-in.
Baggage and Check-In Rules: Nepal Airlines passenger check-in counters close three hours before departure. Check that your ticket includes standard baggage allowances for long-haul routes.

Inbound Tourism and Diaspora Connectivity

The frequency increase is intended to support Nepal's tourism goals, making the country's trekking routes and cultural centers more accessible to Japanese visitors. Japan remains a key inbound market, while the growing Nepali community in Japan generates consistent travel demand.

By adding a fourth weekly flight on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the airline aims to offer passengers more choices. Developing direct links between Kathmandu and Tokyo helps support tourism growth, business travel, and regional mobility.