Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter flight

The Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight cost starts at USD 600 per person in a group joining and USD 2,800 to charter the whole flight. 5 passengers, excluding the pilot, can fly at a time in a helicopter. It takes around 45 minutes to fly from Kathmandu to Lukla in a helicopter. We also provide last-minute helicopter flight booking for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu. 

A comfortable, safe, and scenic Kathmandu Lukla helicopter flight

Lukla is the gateway of the Khumbu region, home to the iconic Namche Bazaar and the tallest mountain in the world- Mount Everest. Whether you are planning for the Everest Base Camp trek, Gokyo Lakes trek, or the Everest Three High Passes trek, you have to take a commercial flight to/from Lukla airport. Lukla is the starting and ending point of all the standard Everest region treks. 

Not everyone may like the thrill of the Kathmandu Lukla commercial flight, so we are providing helicopter flight service between Kathmandu and Lukla at a very affordable price. Even though the Lukla helicopter flight costs a bit more than the commercial Lukla flight, you will enjoy a much more comfortable, scenic, and safe journey. 
Highlights

• A fantastic alternative to standard Lukla-Kathmandu-Lukla commercial flight
• Best helicopter flight rate with top-notch service
• Guaranteed departure and 100% safe
• Less risk of flight cancellation and waiting time than the commercial flight
• An ultimate way to start and end your adventure in the Khumbu region
• Comfortable flight experience with window seats for all participants
• Breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas
• Daily helicopter flights available in spring and autumn seasons with last-minute booking

Lukla is not connected to the road, so you cannot drive here. The best possible driving scenario is you will take a long 8 to 9-hour ride from Kathmandu to Jiri or Phaplu and trek from here for 2 to 4 days to reach Lukla. This option may not be viable for most of the travelers as they are on a tight schedule. So, a helicopter flight is one of the quickest ways to travel to Lukla. 

Who can take the Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight?

People of all ages can take the Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight or vice-versa. If you are looking for an alternative to a domestic Lukla flight to/from Kathmandu, then the helicopter flight is one of the fantastic options. Likewise, the Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight is also ideal for travelers who can not take the regular Lukla flight because of health reasons. 

Similarly, if you wish to give an ultimate start or end to your trip in the Everest region, then a helicopter flight will not disappoint you. In the spring and autumn seasons, we have daily regular Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flights that you can join anytime. Below, we have shared our Kathmandu Lukla helicopter flight daily schedule.

What is it like flying to Lukla airport, and why is a helicopter flight recommended?

Lukla Airport is situated at 2,860 meters (9,383 ft) from sea level. It is one of the highest airports in the world, with a short runway (527 meters long and 30 meters wide with an 11.7% gradient) that only accommodates small aircraft. During the peak trekking and climbing seasons, the airport gets busiest.

Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight or Lukla to Kathmandu helicopter flight presents an easygoing and relaxing travel option to trekkers and climbers. Unlike the overwhelming commercial Lukla flights that also possess a high risk of delays and cancellation in case weather changes, the helicopter flight will keep you on your schedule. 

Not only that, but the mountain views you will get to witness during the Kathmandu Lukla helicopter flight are out of this world. The aerial views of the Himalayas will leave you spellbound. Moreover, we pick up our guests from all locations in the Khumbu region. 

Whether you are at EBC, Kala Patthar, Gokyo Lakes, Pheriche, Namche Bazaar, or any other village, you can book a helicopter flight to Lukla or Kathmandu. The charges will differ as per the flight duration. You can contact us at +977 9851154520 (Dipak Sapkota) to book the fight right away. 

Lukla to Kathmandu helicopter flight

If you are in Lukla and looking for an alternative to the commercial Lukla flight, you can take a Lukla to Kathmandu helicopter flight with us. In spring and autumn, we can book you the flight within 1 to 2 hours of your request because we have several regular departures. In winter and summer/monsoon months, let us know at least a day before.

The Lukla to Kathmandu helicopter price is the same as the Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight. It starts at USD 600 per person. The flight will be 45 minutes long and will land at Kathmandu airport. You have the option to join a shared flight or charter the whole helicopter. 

Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight cost 

We offer the finest Lukla helicopter flight in the Nepali market. Our Kathmandu to Lukla helicopter flight cost and Lukla to Kathmandu helicopter cost both are same. The cost of the flight is transparent with no hidden charge. Check the table below to learn about the cost of flying to/from Lukla airport: