Airline codes
H9 · HIM
IATA · ICAO · callsign “HIMALAYA”
Every Himalaya Airlines flight number begins with H9. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code HIM, and the radio callsign is HIMALAYA.
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Himalaya Airlines (H9) Guide
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Flights from Kathmandu to the Gulf, Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur and Lhasa, fleet, baggage, check-in and how to find cheaper Himalaya Airlines fares. Ask a question
In short
Himalaya Airlines is a Nepal–China joint-venture airline based at Tribhuvan International in Kathmandu. Its small Airbus fleet runs a few key international routes to the Gulf, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Tibet, connecting Kathmandu with those regions. It has no alliance or loyalty scheme listed. All seats are Economy.
Himalaya Airlines is a Nepali airline set up as a joint venture between Nepal’s Yeti World Investment and Chinese partners.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Himalaya Airlines. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Himalaya Airlines is a Nepalese international airline based in Kathmandu, flying from Tribhuvan International Airport to the Gulf, Malaysia, Bangladesh and China. It suits Nepali workers travelling to and from Gulf jobs, travellers heading to Lhasa in Tibet, and anyone looking for a direct flight out of Kathmandu to the Middle East.
The Nepali and Tibetan joint venture
Himalaya Airlines was founded in 2014 as a joint venture between Nepal's Yeti World Investment, with 51 per cent, and Tibet Airlines, with 49 per cent. In September 2019 the Chinese share passed to Tibet Civil Aviation Development and Investment. The head office is in Gairidhara, Kathmandu, and the president is Zhou Enyong. It was the second Nepal-China airline venture, after Flying Dragon Airlines, and the Yeti group's second attempt at an international Nepali airline, after Fly Yeti closed in 2008.
Scheduled flights began on 31 May 2016 with one Airbus A320 flying Kathmandu to Doha. Later in 2016 the airline flew Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli on a state visit to China. During the pandemic it suspended China flights in February 2020 and grounded scheduled flights from March 2020, while flying rescue and evacuation charters.
Kathmandu hub and current routes
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is the only hub. Wikipedia lists 17 destinations over the airline's history, about eight of them current. Current routes include Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait City, Dammam, Riyadh and Lhasa, and the airline's website has also listed Dubai and Chinese cities such as Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen. Routes change often, so check the current schedule.
Restrictions and services
Himalaya Airlines does not fly to Europe. It is not part of any airline alliance. Online check-in and a loyalty scheme are available through its website.
Travel tip: schedules on smaller airlines like this one change often. Check that your flight is still running a few days before departure, and confirm the baggage allowance for your ticket on the airline's website.
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- Founded2014
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Everything you should know
At a glance
Himalaya Airlines (IATA: H9, ICAO: HIM) is a Nepali airline founded in 2014 and based at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. It flies a small Airbus A319/A320 fleet on international routes to the Gulf, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Tibet.
| Headquarters | Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A320, A319 |
| Official website | himalaya-airlines.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in Himalaya Airlines’ published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Himalaya Airlines routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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Gulf
Kathmandu (KTM) departures4 destinations
FromTo KTM KWI KathmanduKuwait Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
FromTo KTM DMM KathmanduDammam Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
FromTo KTM RUH KathmanduRiyadh Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
FromTo KTM DOH KathmanduHamad Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
Asia
Kathmandu (KTM) departures4 destinations
FromTo KTM KUL KathmanduKuala Lumpur Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
FromTo KTM DAC KathmanduDhaka Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
FromTo KTM LXA KathmanduLhasa Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
FromTo KTM PKX KathmanduBeijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) Available airlines1 airline- Himalaya Airlines
Fleet and aircraft
The fleet is small: one Airbus A319-100 and three A320-200s in August 2025, with two more A319s on order. Himalaya Airlines was the first Nepali airline to offer Premium Economy, but cabins have changed since, and Economy is now the main cabin. Check what is offered when you book.
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 3 Gulf and Asian routes
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Airbus A319-100 Narrow-body · 1 Regional routes
Cabin classes
Mostly one cabin.
Economy All flights
Standard seats
Meal on boardChecked bag included
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the Himalaya Airlines loyalty programme are being added
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Baggage allowance
On Himalaya Airlines, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your H9 e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Allowances vary by route; Gulf routes carrying migrant workers often have their own allowance. Check your e-ticket.
Pro tip: weigh your bags at home; Gulf flights are often full and checked strictly.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Himalaya Airlines is simpler in this order. Start at the airport counter and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in at the airport
The Himalaya Airlines airport counter handles check-in on this route. Ask the airline in advance if online check-in is available for your flight.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic H9 passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Himalaya Airlines closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at KTM.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Hand in checked luggage at the Himalaya Airlines counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
Himalaya Airlines counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Himalaya Airlines website.
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Cheap tickets
Himalaya Airlines fares out of Kathmandu move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.
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Be flexible with your Himalaya Airlines dates
Compare a full week of Himalaya Airlines departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
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Avoid peak seasons
Dashain and Tihar (usually October–November) are the busiest times as Nepalis abroad fly home.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
A Himalaya Airlines fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Visitors are asking
No. Like all airlines certified in Nepal, it is on the EU air safety list and is not allowed to fly in EU airspace.
It is a joint venture between Nepal’s Yeti World Investment and Chinese aviation investors linked to Tibet.
Change rules come with each Himalaya Airlines fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check Himalaya Airlines’ rules on prams and car seats.
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Answers checked against Himalaya Airlines’ official sources and public aviation references, and reviewed each season.
Getting there
Himalaya Airlines began as a joint venture between Nepal's Yeti World Investment group, which held 51 percent, and Tibet Airlines, which held 49 percent. In 2019 the Chinese share passed to Tibet Civil Aviation Development and Investment.
The airline flies from Kathmandu to cities in the Gulf and China. Its website lists routes such as Dubai, Dammam, Lhasa, Shanghai and Hangzhou. Routes change often, so check the current schedule on the airline's website before planning a trip.
Himalaya Airlines operates from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the main international airport in Nepal. All its routes start or end in Kathmandu.
Only Airbus narrow-bodies: three A320-200s and a single A319-100 in August 2025. With no wide-body aircraft, every route out of Kathmandu is flown with these four jets.
Himalaya Airlines offers online check-in through the Book and Manage section of its website. You can also check in at the airport counter. Arrive early at Kathmandu airport, and check your baggage allowance on your ticket or on the airline website before you travel.
Himalaya Airlines began scheduled flights on 31 May 2016, from Kathmandu to Doha with one Airbus A320.
No. Himalaya Airlines does not fly to Europe.
Yes. Lhasa in Tibet is one of the airline's current routes from Kathmandu.
It was the first Nepali airline to offer Premium Economy, but Economy is now the main cabin. Check the cabin when you book.
Himalaya Airlines uses the IATA code H9 and the ICAO code HIM. Its radio callsign is HIMALAYA.
The Himalaya Airlines baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
No, Himalaya Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
Himalaya Airlines was founded in 2014, 12 years ago.
Contact Himalaya Airlines through its official website, himalaya-airlines.com.
Booking
Himalaya Airlines had four aircraft in August 2025: one Airbus A319 and three A320s, with two more A319s on order.