Mountain Flight Airlines: Buddha Air, Yeti, Shree

All three airlines cost the same and guarantee a window seat. Buddha Air has frequent departures and flexible rebooking, Yeti Airlines is known for its peak-identification map and cabin commentary, and Shree Airlines flies jets for a smoother, quieter ride. Tell us your preference when you inquire.

Yes. The fare is the same on all three airlines: USD 280 per person for international tourists, NPR 15,800 for Nepali citizens and INR 12,000 for Indian citizens. Children pay the adult fare. Your choice comes down to departure time and the kind of flight experience you prefer.

The Buddha Air mountain flight leaves at about 6:15 AM from the Tribhuvan International Airport domestic terminal in Kathmandu. Buddha Air flies ATR 72 and Beechcraft turboprops, and runs regular daily departures. Check in one hour before take-off.

The Yeti Airlines mountain flight leaves at about 6:30 AM from the domestic terminal in Kathmandu. Yeti Airlines flies ATR 72 turboprops and is known for its peak-identification map and cabin commentary. Check in one hour before departure.

Yes. Shree Airlines flies Bombardier CRJ jets on the Everest mountain flight, which many travellers find smoother and quieter than a turboprop. It has the same guaranteed window seat and the same fare as the other two airlines.

Shree Airlines is usually the best choice if you are prone to motion sickness, because its jets give a smoother, quieter ride. The mountain flight route is generally smooth in the early morning, and you can ask us to book Shree Airlines when you inquire.

All three airlines give every passenger a window seat, so the views are equally good. Yeti Airlines hands out a peak-identification map and names peaks in the cabin, which helps you know what you are photographing. Bring your phone or camera ready and shoot as each peak is announced.

Yes. Tell us your preferred airline in the inquiry form or on WhatsApp and we confirm availability for your date. If your first choice is full, we offer the next best departure on another airline at the same price.

If weather cancels your flight, we reschedule you free of charge to the next available departure, subject to seats. The airline on the new date depends on availability. If the flight is cancelled before take-off and you cannot be rebooked, you receive a full refund.

All three are licensed Nepalese domestic airlines flying experienced mountain pilots on scenic daytime routes, and flights are cancelled when weather or visibility is not suitable. If you have a medical condition, check with your doctor before flying.

The mountain flight takes about 50 to 60 minutes gate to gate on every airline. All three fly the same scenic Himalayan route and return to Kathmandu, and you are normally back at your hotel by mid-morning.

Yes. Every passenger receives an Everest flight completion certificate, and hand baggage is limited to 5 kg on all three airlines. Oxygen is available onboard, and large bags are best left at your hotel.

Each airline runs two early-morning departures a day, between about 6:00 and 7:30 AM. Availability depends on the season and the date, so send us your preferred date and we confirm the airline and time.

Yes. Send us your group size and date and we arrange seats together on one airline where possible. Groups of more than two may qualify for a discount. Every seat is a window seat, so everyone in the group gets a view.