Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul from $250 KTM → IST, SAW
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $1,063 with Nepal Airlines, 1 Dec – 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $250 with Jazeera Airways, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $250, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $1,063, 1 Dec to 1 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $250 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 8 h
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$1,063
1 Dec – 1 Dec · Nepal Airlines
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 8:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:15 p.m. · 44 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$1,063 1 Dec – 1 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $524 to $812.
At $1,063, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 1 Dec | $1,063 | Nepal Airlines | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Nepal Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $261 to $362.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$250
14 Nov · Jazeera Airways
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 7:00 a.m. · 25 h 50 min trip
1 stop · via Kuwait International Airport (KWI) · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 16 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$674
10 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:30 a.m. · 8 h trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$250 14 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $215 to $419.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 10 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
50 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $250 | Jazeera Airways | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Jan 2027 | $261 | Jazeera Airways | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Jan 2027 | $261 | Jazeera Airways | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 May 2027 | $362 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Sept 2027 | $388 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 2 stops | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $250.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jazeera Airways, Air India.
Premium cabin fares from Kathmandu to Istanbul
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 Dec – 1 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kathmandu to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (45 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 | $609 | $609 | +14% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $580 | $554 | +9% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $591 | $573 | +11% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $534 | $524 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $239 | $222 | +6% | 7 |
| 7–13 days | $226 | $215 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 30–59 days | $234 | $234 | +4% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $293 | $258 | +30% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $384 | $343 | +70% | 39 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 1 Dec. 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 Kathmandu to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $1,063 with Nepal Airlines, 1 Dec to 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $250 with Jazeera Airways, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $261 to $362.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $250, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $674 with Turkish Airlines, 10 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 10 Sept 2027, takes 8 h from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Jazeera Airways on 14 Nov, takes 25 h 50 min with 1 stop, including a 16 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
Between 14 Nov and 10 Sept 2027, Jazeera Airways has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Air India 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
