Melbourne MEL to Kathmandu KTM Flights

Flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu generally leave from Melbourne and arrive in Kathmandu.

Melbourne is 22.6 km away from Melbourne city centre and Kathmandu is 7.6 km from Kathmandu city centre.

Since neither Melbourne nor Kathmandu are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Australia and Nepal. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is a time difference of 5 h in winter and 4 h in summer between Melbourne and Kathmandu.

The best events to attend in Kathmandu include:

• Indra Jatra, a traditional Newar festival celebrating the end of the monsoon with processions and rituals
• Dashain, the biggest Hindu festival in Nepal marking the victory of gods over demons
• Tihar, a five-day Hindu festival of lights honoring animals and relationships
• Holi, the colorful spring festival celebrated with water and colored powders.

The best holidays to experience in Kathmandu include:

• New Year (Bikram Sambat), marks the start of the Nepali calendar with celebrations and cultural events in April
• Buddha Jayanti, commemorates the birth of Buddha with religious observances and gatherings in April
• Maghe Sankranti, a festival celebrating the winter solstice with feasting and family gatherings in January
• Chhath, a festival dedicated to the Sun God with rituals performed at riverbanks in October.

The best seasons to visit Kathmandu are Spring or Autumn. The best weather to explore Kathmandu is during September-November or March-May.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.