How to Book Travel on Air Nepal International

Air Nepal International is a Nepalese airline based in Kathmandu that offers weekly flights to international locations around Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The carrier's fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft serves four other international cities from Kathmandu Airport.

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• Entry visa for Nepal

Instructions

Make Reservations for Travel on Air Nepal International

1. Contact Air Nepal International to book tickets via standard mail at P.O. Box 4243, Teenkune, Kathmandu, Nepal.

2. Call Air Nepal International agents directly at 011 ([phone], or fax your information to 011 ([phone].

3. E-mail your questions to Air Nepal International at [e-mail]. The airline does not currently have a Web site.

4. Expect comparatively moderate pricing when you book a flight on Air Nepal International.

Get to Know Air Nepal International's Flight Schedule

1. Book flights to Bangkok, Thailand, or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Air Nepal International flies from Bangkok to Kathmandu early in the week, Kathmandu to Kuala Lumpur and back during midweek and between all three cities at the end of the week. There are currently no weekend flights.

2. Use Air Nepal International to fly to the Middle East with weekly flights from Kathmandu to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, from Dubai to Doha, Qatar, and from Doha back to Kathmandu.

Know What to Do When You Arrive in Nepal

1. Change your money. The currency of Nepal, the Nepali rupee, is available only in Nepal. Be sure to exchange currency immediately to pay for taxis, visas or other expenses you may incur upon arrival.

2. Obtain an entry visa. Travelers may get a visa before arrival from an embassy or consulate. For visitors staying in Nepal for an extended period, you may purchase a visa valid for 2 months upon arriving in Kathmandu.

Tips & Warnings

• 011 is the dialing prefix used for telephoning abroad from the United States. If you're calling from another country, check which international dialing prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• Take licensed taxis when traveling in Nepal, and always negotiate the fare with the driver before entering the cab.

• Carry entry visas for all of your international destinations.

• The U.S. State Department has issued an official travel warning for Americans visiting Nepal because of the tension between Maoist rebels and the Nepalese government.