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How to get fromKathmandu to Mount Everestby plane or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Mount Everest 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 Mount Everestunknown 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 Mount Everestunknown unknown
    3h 24m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Mount Everest, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Mount Everest. 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 Mount Everest. 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 Mount Everest.

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