Cheap Flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Kathmandu to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 20,000–29,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-12-23
KTM - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $64.8
2026-12-24
KTM - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $64.8
2026-12-25
KTM - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $64.8
2026-12-26
KTM - IST
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $64.8
2026-12-23
KTM - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 29,000 Pts + $166.7
2026-12-24
KTM - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 29,000 Pts + $166.7
Kathmandu to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
3,298 mi
5,307 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 7h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h 45m
Istanbul is 2 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Airports in Kathmandu
KTM · Tribhuvan Intl
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Premium cabin flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
KTM - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 70,000 Pts + $63.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
KTM - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 70,000 Pts + $63.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
KTM - IST
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 74,000 Pts + $454.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Kathmandu to Istanbul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul.
Kathmandu and Istanbul are about 3,298 miles (5,307 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,298-mile straight-line distance takes about 7h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 2 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Departures from Kathmandu: Tribhuvan Intl (KTM). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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