Everest Mountain Flight
Everest experience is a close-encounter mount Everest flight tour with Buddha Air & Yeti Airlines. Everest Experience flight takes off every morning from Kathmandu,Nepal.
This is one of the world’s most exclusive mountain flight sightseeing tour, is a lifetime experience. Furthermore, a flight that takes you deep into the Himalayas, flying into the valleys close to the rock face.
The flight usually lasts between 50 minutes up to an hour. The planes take off either from TIA, Kathmandu. During the flight, you will catch a glimpse of 20 of the highest peaks to the East of Nepal starting from the Langtang Lirung peak which is the closest peak to Kathmandu, then move towards Mt. Everest in the East and finally fly to Chamlang peak. From there, the plane takes a turn and the passengers get a second look at the view while they make their way back to Kathmandu.
Everest sightseeing flight offers you the greatest view of high mountains, greenery forests, vast landscape. The flight is recently taken from Kathmandu (which is the common one), but there is also the option of flying from Pokhara. The flight cost range is similar to both places.
For visitors based in Pokhara there are other options available such as taking a microlight flight towards the Annapurna Massif with spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre among them.
Know before you go
- This activity is subject to weather conditions on the day. If weather is not suitable for flying, the flight may be rescheduled for the following day
- If the flight is cancelled, you can ask for a refund
- If hotel pick-up and drop option is selected and the flight is cancelled, the transfer cost will be deducted from the total cost
- Warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Best time to do Himalayan Flight
The best time to view the Himalayas on this scenic flight tour is between September and May. There are mainly 3 best airlines doing Everest experience flight. Shree Airline, Buddha Air and Yeti Air. Among these 3 airlines Buddha has more reliability and is more popular than others. I would recommend you to book through Nepal Tours online reservation system, you will get the best rate.
Everest Mountain Flight Facts
| Trip Duration | 50m Flight from Kathmandu Domestic Airport |
| Tour Location | Kathmandu – Mount Everest areas – Kathmandu |
| Tour Grade | Easy Tour (Mountain Flight) |
| High Elevation | 20,000 to 25,000 ft. |
| Pickup Points | Your Hotel in Kathmandu |
| Trip activities | Drive + Private Vehicle. |
| Group Size | 1-30 Persons. |
Everest Mountain Flight Highlights
- Flight starts at 6:15 AM early in the morning
- Mt. Everest 20 miles from your window
- Witness fantastic Himalayan peaks, lakes and glaciers
- 50 minutes flight with guaranteed window seat
- Private vehicle with driver
06:00am – 06:30am: Boarding for Everest flight.
07:00am – 08:00am: Everest sightseeing time
08:45am: Drop you the hotel
- Pickup and drop services to hotel
- Private transportation during your tour
- Mountain flight ticket
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Tips and Gratitudes for guide/drive.
| NO.OF.PERSON | AVAILABILITY | USD PRICE | INR PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | Guaranteed | USD 240 | |
| 5-8 | Guaranteed | USD 230 | |
| 9-15 | Guaranteed | USD 225 |
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Mount Everest Flight Cost & Other Options
Prices depend on the season and can range between $230 and $250 per person. However, if you have a bigger budget I also suggest looking into the Everest helicopter tour starting at $1350. It’s pricier, but it’s more intimate (fewer travelers), and you actually land at the camp base and get to walk around and experience an up-and-close perspective to the Nepalese Himalayas!
Bonus to Read Luxury Trip
The entire Everest Heli Mountain Flight with Breakfast gives us a unique opportunity to not just reach the base camp of Everest. The highest mountain on Earth but get the best aerial views of Everest and the neighboring Himalayas on an exclusive helicopter flight. Spending only around five minutes in Kala Patthar will prevent us from getting altitude sickness. Our helicopter will be on stand-by at Kala Patthar, therefore, it is technically impossible to spend more than the allocated time.
