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How to get fromGilgit to Kathmanduby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Gilgit to Kathmandu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gilgit

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    1. Fly from Gilgit (GIL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane GIL - KTM
    19h 16m
    $240–650

  2. Taxi to Islamabad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgit to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane ISB - KTM
    16h 9m
    $465–962

Gilgit (GIL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,392.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 16m

What companies run services between Gilgit, Pakistan and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Pakistan International Airlines, Air Arabia, and two other airlines fly from Gilgit (GIL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) once daily.

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