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How to get fromKathmandu to Everest base campsby plane or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Everest base camps by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Tumlingtar, travel

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KTM - TMI
    2. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Everest base campsunknown unknown
    3h 35m

  2. Fly to Phaplu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)plane plane KTM - PPL
    2. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Everest base campsunknown unknown
    3h 22m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Everest base camps, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Everest base camps. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Tumlingtar (TMI), then travel to Everest base camps. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Phaplu Airport (PPL), then travel to Everest base camps.

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