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    "Key": "DEL-KTM",
    "orig": {
      "code": "DEL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Delhi",
      "fullCity": "Delhi, India",
      "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KTM",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Kathmandu",
      "fullCity": "Kathmandu, Nepal",
      "airport": "Tribhuvan Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "The flight from Delhi to Kathmandu covers about 510 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 1 hour and 40 minutes, and the return leg is about the same duration.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are direct flights from Delhi to Kathmandu. Five airlines operate non‑stop: Air India (9 daily departures), IndiGo (6 daily), Buddha Air (14 weekly, not Tuesdays), Fly91 (11 weekly, not Tuesdays), and Nepal Airlines (1 daily). Air India also runs two overnight red‑eyes at 21:00 and 22:05.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Yes, Air India operates nonstop red-eye flights from Delhi to Kathmandu, with two daily departures at 21:00 and 22:05. These late-evening flights are overnight services on this route.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Air India, IndiGo, Buddha Air, Flexflight, and Nepal Airlines all operate nonstop flights from Delhi to Kathmandu. Air India offers the most frequent service with 63 weekly flights, followed by IndiGo with 42 weekly flights. Buddha Air runs 14 weekly flights, Flexflight has 11, and Nepal Airlines operates 7 weekly flights. Median fares per carrier are not provided in the schedule data.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Delhi and Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Direct flights are common on this short route. If you need a connection, typical layover cities include Mumbai and Kolkata, which offer efficient transfers and keep total travel time reasonable."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "October to November and March to April offer clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and fewer tourists than peak season."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, obtain a Nepal visa or apply on arrival, carry proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport serving Kathmandu, located about 6 km east of the city centre."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Indira Gandhi Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From central Delhi, the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line is the fastest and most popular option, connecting New Delhi Railway Station to the airport in about 20 minutes. DTC and DIMTS buses, including air-conditioned coaches, run frequently from major points like Connaught Place and ISBT, offering an economical alternative. App-based ride-shares and prepaid taxis are widely available and provide door-to-door convenience, while driving yourself is possible with both short-term and long-term parking at the terminals, though traffic can be unpredictable.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page",
            "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation",
            "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Delhi",
            "title": "Transport in Delhi",
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            "time_published": "2026-06-07T13:07:46Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/index.page",
            "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport",
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          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Kathmandu airport?",
        "answer": "Kathmandu Airport (KTM) does not have on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods; overnight stays inside the terminal are not permitted as it closes from about 12:30 AM to 6:30 AM. Several nearby hotels offer shuttle service, providing the closest sleeping options.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/kathmandu-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Kathmandu Airport Guide (KTM) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:58Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/mideast/kuwait.htm",
            "title": "Kuwait City Airport Guide (KWI) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:15:28Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/lion-air/lion-air-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Lion Air KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-07-11T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-21T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/nepal/kathmandu/activities/private_car_transfer_from_kathmandu_airport_to_hotels_in_kathmandu-XIKWAM",
            "title": "Private car transfer from Kathmandu Airport to hotels in Kathmandu",
            "time_published": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/malaysia-airlines/malaysia-airlines-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Malaysia Airlines KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-03-05T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Tribhuvan Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "At Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), currency exchange services are available through ATMs and cash-related services in the terminal. Prayer rooms or chapels are not explicitly mentioned in the available information, but the airport does offer free Wi‑Fi access for passengers. These amenities are located within the main terminal building.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Qatar Airways KTM Terminal - Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-06-21T00:00:00Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/malaysia-airlines/malaysia-airlines-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Malaysia Airlines KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-03-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_International_Airport",
            "title": "Kuwait International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-07-21T05:58:35Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_Airways_Flight_221",
            "title": "Kuwait Airways Flight 221",
            "time_published": "2026-07-05T09:07:59Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.airports-terminal.com/lion-air/lion-air-ktm-terminal-tribhuvan-international-airport/",
            "title": "Lion Air KTM Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport",
            "time_published": "2024-07-11T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "On the nonstop Delhi–Kathmandu route, the Airbus A320-100 is by far the most common aircraft, flown by IndiGo, Air India, and Nepal Airlines, with Nepal Airlines also occasionally using an Airbus A330-200. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the A320 family dominates. Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on many of these flights, though specific offerings depend on the carrier.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "On the Delhi–Kathmandu route, only Air India, a Star Alliance member, belongs to an airline alliance among the five nonstop carriers; IndiGo, Bhutan Airlines, FlexFlight, and Nepal Airlines are all unaffiliated. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no member of SkyTeam or oneworld operates a nonstop flight here.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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          "article_lookup"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Delhi?",
        "answer": "At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3 offers several Encalm Lounge locations, including a domestic lounge near the food court mezzanine and an arrivals lounge, both accessible via Priority Pass or day pass, with Wi‑Fi, flight monitors, and complimentary shoe shine. Terminal 1D and Terminal 2 also have Encalm Lounges for domestic passengers, and Terminal 1D houses The Centurion Lounge for eligible American Express cardholders. All lounges are open 24 hours, and the T3 domestic lounge limits stays to two hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex IN",
            "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/indira-gandhi-international",
            "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL Lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/new-delhi-indira-gandhi-international",
            "title": "New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl DEL lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEL/Domestic-Lounge-Terminal-3-Domestic-xR0EFjQGOr/",
            "title": "Domestic Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page",
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        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Delhi–Kathmandu flights depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets may not include a free checked bag, while standard economy usually offers one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins provide higher allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Delhi to Kathmandu?",
        "answer": "On the Delhi to Kathmandu route, airlines typically offer Economy and Business class, though flat-bed seats are rare on this short flight; Premium Economy is not common."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher‑cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not."
      }
    }
  }
}