Sun Sep 21 10:00:37 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is launching direct flights from Kathmandu to Guangzhou, China, starting September 25, 2025. NAC will operate three weekly flights on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays. The one-way fare is NRs 30,000, and the return fare is NRs 50,000. This new route expands NAC’s reach to 11 destinations in nine countries. Himalaya Airlines and China Southern also operate flights on this route.
**News Article:**
**Nepal Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Guangzhou**
Kathmandu – Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), Nepal’s national carrier, announced the launch of direct flights from Kathmandu to Guangzhou, China, effective September 25, 2025. This marks the first time NAC will operate this route.
“All preparations have been completed to commence Kathmandu-Guangzhou-Kathmandu flight service for the first time,” said Manoj Kumar Shah, spokesperson at Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).
NAC will offer three weekly flights on the route, departing on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays. The one-way fare is set at NRs 30,000, and a round-trip ticket will cost NRs 50,000.
Himalaya Airlines and China Southern Airlines already operate flights between Nepal and Guangzhou. With this addition, Nepal Airlines will now connect to 11 destinations across nine countries.
The launch comes amidst ongoing socio-political shifts in Nepal, including recent Gen Z protests and the appointment of Sushila Karki as the country’s interim head of state.
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