Kathmandu, Mar 3: Himalaya Airlines is set to expand regional connectivity with the launch of its new weekly flight between Pokhara, the tourism capital of Nepal, and Lhasa, the renowned ‘Roof of the World.’ Commencing on March 31, 2025, the airline aims to strengthen air links between Nepal and China with this new route, marking a significant milestone.
Dedicated to promoting Nepal’s tourism industry and fostering international travel, Himalaya Airlines continues to expand its network to provide seamless and convenient travel options. The Pokhara-Lhasa flight underscores the airline’s commitment to connecting Nepal to the world, facilitating cultural exchanges, and supporting tourism growth in both destinations.
According to Himalaya Airlines, initially, we will operate a weekly flight on the sector connecting the Kathmandu-Lhasa-Pokhara-Lhasa-Kathmandu sectors, with plans to increase the frequency based on demand. According to the initial plan, the Kathmandu-Lhasa flight (H9 774), will take off from Tribhuvan International Airport at 08:30 AM local time on March 31, 2025, and arrive in Lhasa Gonggar Airport, at 12:05 hours (Chinese local time) on the same day.
Similarly, the Lhasa-Pokhara flight (H9 731), will take off from Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 13:15 PM local time on March 31, 2025, and land in Pokhara at 12:45 PM (Nepali local time) on the same day. Likewise, the historic Pokhara-Lhasa flight (H9 732) will depart from Pokhara International Airport at 08:20 AM local time on April 01, 2025, and arrive in Lhasa Gonggar Airport at 12:05 PM (Chinese local time) on the same day. Lhasa-Kathmandu flight (H9 775), will take off from Lhasa Gonggar Airport, at 13:15 PM local time on April 01, 2025, and land Kathmandu, at 12:35 hours (Nepali local time) on the same day, the Airlines said in a statement.
Himalaya Airlines remains committed to delivering quality service and safe travel experiences for its passengers. The launch of this route is also expected to boost tourism in the lean summer season.
Mr. Vijay Shrestha, Vice-President of Himalaya Airlines, who is also the spokesperson of Himalaya Airlines, expressed his enthusiasm for the newly launched route, stating, “The main mission of Himalaya is to be able to operate flights to 10 different tourism sectors of China and welcome 1 million Chinese tourists to Nepal. H9 has always explored trailblazing and new routes to China leading the way and going ahead of the regular operations. With the introduction of this new route, Himalaya aims to create memorable travel experiences while maintaining the highest safety standards. We look forward to welcoming travellers on board our flights and helping them explore the beauty and opportunities that both Nepal and Tibet have to offer.”
Passengers can now book their tickets for the Kathmandu-Lhasa-Pokhara-Lhasa-Kathmandu flights from Himalaya Airline’s ticketing counters, authorized travel partners as well as from the airline’s official website: www.himalaya-airlines.com and Himalaya Airlines Mobile Application.
About Himalaya Airlines Pvt. Ltd.
Himalaya Airlines (H9) is a Nepal-China joint venture International Airlines, established in 2014 with two complimenting objectives: to promote people-to-people contact between Nepal and other countries, as well as to boost Nepal’s trade and tourism industries. The joint venture alliance is between Tibetan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Company Ltd. (TCADIC) and Yeti World Investment Pvt. Ltd.
H9 young fleet consists of total 4 aircraft: three Airbus 320-214 (180 all-economy seats) and one Airbus 319-115 (144 all economy seats). H9 is currently operating passenger flights to prominent countries of Middle East & South Asia: UAE, Malaysia, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh & China sectors.
H9 received an international award for being the “Leading New International Airlines in South Asia” in its very first year of operation at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017. In 2020, it received its first ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification showing its competence in aircraft maintenance and engineering services. On December 29, 2021, H9 became the first airline in Nepal to achieve ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for “Providing Air Transport for Travelling Passengers and Freight, including Aviation Related Training Services”. The certification highlights H9’s commitment to quality and its dedication to high performance work practices. On December 28, 2023, H9 became the first and the only airline in Nepal to be certified as an IOSA Operator and registered as an IATA member airline.
Starting September 2021, H9 introduced Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), a life-saving device onboard all its fleet. With this, H9 stands to be the first ever and the only Nepalese airlines to carry AEDs onboard. With the aim to excel in safety, On Time Performance (OTP) and most primarily, in service to its customers, H9 has established itself as a trusted airline of choice and aspires to rise as a leading airline in South Asia.
