Nepal Airfares Hiked Following Fuel Surcharge Adjustment

Kathmandu. Airfares have increased following a rise in aviation fuel prices. The Airline Operators Association of Nepal adjusted the fuel surcharge on Wednesday, establishing new fare rates.

Accordingly, the fuel surcharge has increased by amounts ranging from 1,600 to 5,480 rupees across various routes. The fuel surcharge for flights from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi has been increased by 5,480 rupees.

Similarly, the surcharge has been set at 4,285 rupees for Surkhet, 4,045 rupees for Nepalgunj, 3,725 rupees for Bhadrapur, 2,555 rupees for Bhairahawa, 2,980 rupees for Biratnagar, 1,970 rupees for Pokhara, and 1,600 rupees for Janakpur.

Minimum Fare Rates

According to the Operators Association, the minimum fare for trunk route flights from Kathmandu will now range from 3,344 rupees to a maximum of 23,059 rupees. The lowest fare is set for Kathmandu-Simara, while the highest is currently set for Kathmandu-Dhangadhi.