Nepal Airlines: What to Know About Domestic Routes and the European Ban

History and positioning

As the country's oldest state-owned airline, Nepal Airlines accompanied Nepal's opening to international connections, maintaining a central role in domestic flights to the mountain regions where road transport is often impractical.

The fleet

The fleet includes Airbus A320s for international and regional routes, alongside smaller aircraft dedicated to domestic links to minor high-altitude airstrips.

Routes and network

Besides the domestic network, the airline operates a limited number of long-haul routes to destinations such as Doha and Kuala Lumpur, but distribution through agencies and Europe-based portals remains more fragmented than for the major international carriers.

It is useful for anyone who needs domestic connections within Nepal or one of the specific international routes the airline operates. It is not the right choice for anyone expecting smooth booking through the usual European OTAs, given its more limited distribution. A practical tip: for domestic flights to mountain areas, always plan buffer days, because the visual flight rules that the terrain makes necessary mean weather-related delays and cancellations outside the airline's control.