A Mountain flight to Everest is one of the most exciting activities to do in the Nepalese Himalayas. This flight over Mount Everest lasts for around an hour. Within this time frame, you will be offered the greatest view of high forests, vast landscapes, and diverse ecosystems around the Mount Everest region. Similarly, aerial closure to the sight of local settlements, temples and monasteries, pathways, and cattle rearers sparkles additional enthusiasm for the trip.
Nepal is home to varying mountain ranges including the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest, positioned at the altitude of 8848.86 meters above sea level. Other high mountains which catch the eyes of visitors include Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail mountain), Gangapurna, Ama Dablam, Annapurna, and many more. The beauty of Nepal lies in the high mountains and their sparkling shine, which is spread all over the world as the JEWEL OF NEPAL.
Mount Everest mountain flight aids you in having a view of Everest and neighboring mountains from close. Likewise, it offers the exhilarating panorama of Himalayan ranges like Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, etc., beautiful natural topography, Gokyo valley with its lakes (Gokyo Lakes), and outstanding Himalayan Glaciers and icefalls of the Khumbu region. It takes you as close to the Himalayas as possible which is one of the major attractions for visitors in Nepal.
Flight over Everest mountain without landing is suitable for those who are restricted by time or other constraints. Yet, it stands as an alternative to climbing the whole trekking route and also ensures a lasting memory of the highest peak on the earth. The Everest flyover tour starts from the domestic terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and ends at the same spot.
This Everest sightseeing flight is a guaranteed flyover journey operated at the best and most reasonable cost. It implies that the trip is operated only when the weather is good and the view is satisfactory. As we all know that nature is unpredictable, hence if there occurs an unexpected and certain change in weather, you will have the option of either refunding or flying another day again.
Major attractions of mountain flight to Everest
- One hour of air flight over the highest mountain in the world - Mount Everest, and its appealing environment.
- The flight towards one of the most desirable trekking, hiking, and helicopter touring area of the world.
- Feel the enlightening emotion of flying over valleys and plateaus.
- Observe the mountains like Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, Pumori, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many more.
- Get a spectacular view of the natural flora and fauna of the Everest region.
- Window seat for every passenger (if the group is small)
- Luxurious flyover tour with less effort.
- No age restriction for travelers - Even a toddler and elderly persons can go on this trip.
Mount Everest scenic flight tour facts
- Mountain flight to Everest duration: 50 Minutes.
- Fly over the sectors of the tallest mountain in the world - Mount Everest within an hour.
- Trip starting and ending point: Kathmandu.
- Minimum altitude: 1,400 meters / 4593.176 feet (Kathmandu).
- Maximum altitude: Between 31,000 to 38,000 feet from the ground (approximately).
- Trip operated with small group size (minimum 1 person) to larger group size.
- Prime allures of Everest mountain flights: Skyscraping mountain peaks and ranges, Himalayan glaciers, green forests, hills, vast Himalayan landscape, diverse ecosystem including rare and exotic flora and fauna, etc.
- Best months: March, April, May, September, October, and November.
Mountain flight to Everest costs
The cost for a flight to Everest begins from USD 240 per person and might change as per the way of payment (paying individually or in a group). Similarly, it also varies as per the type of flight - either group joining or private flight. Here, we present the list of estimated Mt Everest mountain flight prices for different nationalities:
- For Indian & Nepali: NPR.14078 per person
- For foreign citizens: USD 240 per person
These are the costs for a mountain flight to Everest starting from Kathmandu. As this trip can be executed from Pokhara, the prices remain similar regardless of the starting and ending points. However, we recommend you consult with us about your group and requirements, and we will provide the exact cost estimation for the entire trip.
Everest mountain Flight: Daily departure schedule for 2025, 2026 and 2027
Everest mountain flight operates throughout the year, yet, we recommend you partake in the major months (September, October, November, March, April, and May) and the time when weather conditions are favorable for airplanes to fly. Looking over the tour operators, Buddha Airlines, Yeti Airlines, Shree Airlines, and Simrik Airlines, and the prime speculators. The schedule for the flights as per these mountain flight operators is mentioned below:
Airlines | First flight | Second flight | Third flight |
Buddha Airlines | 06:15 – 07:15 | 06:30 – 07:30 | 07:30 – 08:30 |
Yeti Airlines | 06:15 – 07:15 | 06:30 – 07:30 | 07:30 – 08:30 |
Shree Airlines | 06:15 – 07:15 | 06:30 – 07:30 | 07:15 – 08:15 |
Simrik Airlines | 06:15 – 07:15 | 06:30 – 07:30 | 07:30 – 08:30 |
Flights to Mount Everest execute in the morning from 06:15, 06:30, 07:15, and 07:30 AM. Starting at this time, the flight will be complete in an hour. At these times, you can get a majestic view of overall mountainous surroundings, which include several high mountain peaks and ranges and vast landscapes. Thus, you will be able to complete the aerial round of the world's most designated natural arena - Mount Everest (8848.86m).
Nepal Trek Adventure is the company for your own convenience and easy experience. You can book this trip easily by a simple call or a message on our contact particulars. Similarly, you can simply drop a mail to us which will be received and replied to within minutes of receiving it. NTA provides you with this soulful opportunity of sinking into the beauty of the Himalayas through the peregrine view of mountains and surrounding landscapes with an exceptional itinerary and inexpensive price range existing in the current market.
Besides, you may have any questions about Nepal mountain flight costs, time of travel, and Nepal mountain flight booking with or without a group. You don’t need to worry about that, as we are happy enough to provide you with overall information regarding all the dilemmas that you may have.
Contact particulars:
Nepal Mobile +977 9851488555 24 Hrs Available on WhatsApp, Viber, or WeChat. Contact Person: Binod Sapkota
If you have enough time and budget for a better experience on Everest, you can choose our 4-hour-long Everest base camp helicopter tour package. Amid this package, you will have the moments of landing at places like Lukla, Pheriche (optional), and Hotel Everest View, flyover of Kala patthar and Everest base camp. Take a look at the detailed information on the mentioned link.
