Cheap flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu from $576 IST, SAW → KTM
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest return found recently is $576 with Kuwait Airways, 1 Sept 2027 – 6 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $576, 1 Sept 2027 to 6 Sept 2027
- Usual return price
- $570 to $625
- Cheapest month to fly
- April 2027, return fares from $556 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $570 to $625.
Cheapest return found recently
$576
1 Sept 2027 – 6 Sept 2027 · Kuwait Airways
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Leaves 1:40 p.m. · Return leaves 7:45 a.m. · 47 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop · via Kuwait International Airport (KWI), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 17 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,197
1 Sept 2027 – 6 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Leaves 8:25 p.m. · Return leaves 3:30 p.m. · 14 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Kathmandu
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$576 1 Sept 2027 – 6 Sept 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$556 29 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $463 to $656.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates from 23 Nov to 1 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
340 fares on 14 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov – 28 Dec | $562 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $568 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 | $598 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $616 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 | $611 | Air Arabia | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 | $644 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 | $644 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 | $628 | Jazeera Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 | $640 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 3 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 | $604 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 | $607 | Air Arabia | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027 | $556 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027 | $556 | Kuwait Airways | Istanbul New Airport (IST) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Sept 2027 – 6 Sept 2027 | $576 | Kuwait Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $556.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia, Kuwait Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Jazeera Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Kathmandu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Sept 2027 – 6 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Kathmandu?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $655 | $566 | +24% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $562 | $478 | +7% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $528 | $478 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 60–89 days | $530 | $493 | +1% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $546 | $463 | +3% | 44 |
| 180+ days | $615 | $550 | +17% | 40 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Sept 2027 – 6 Sept 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu?
The cheapest return found recently is $576 with Kuwait Airways, 1 Sept 2027 to 6 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $556 with Kuwait Airways, 29 Apr 2027 to 12 May 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $570 to $625.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Kathmandu?
April 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $556, 29 Apr 2027 to 12 May 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,197 with Turkish Airlines, 1 Sept 2027 to 6 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu?
Between 23 Nov and 1 Sept 2027, Air Arabia has the cheapest return on 7 of the 14 departure dates we hold, Kuwait Airways on 4 and Pegasus Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work