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How to get from Australia and New Zealand to Everest Base Camp in 2026

There are no direct flights from Australia or New Zealand to Nepal — but the route is simpler than it looks. Here's the smart way to reach the…

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 11, 2026

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Everest Base Camp is the number-one bucket-list trek for Australians and New Zealanders — but the first question is always the same: how do you actually get there? There are no direct flights from Australia or New Zealand to Nepal, yet the journey is more…

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The route

From the east coast of Australia or from New Zealand, you fly to an Asian hub and connect to Kathmandu. Singapore Airlines (via Singapore), Thai (via Bangkok), Malaysia Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur) and Cathay (via Hong Kong) all serve the route well. Budget a…

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The last leg — and the safety question

From Kathmandu, the trek begins with the legendary flight to Lukla; in the peak autumn and spring seasons these flights usually shift to Manthali (Ramechhap), about a four-hour drive from Kathmandu, so build that into your plan. On safety: both governments…

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