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Himalaya Airlines launched the first-ever direct Kathmandu–Shenzhen service on June 4 — twice a week, on an A320 — opening a fast new door for…
By Laxman Rawal · Jun 15, 2026
Nepal has a new line on its aviation map, and it points straight at one of China's biggest cities. On 4 June 2026, Himalaya Airlines began direct scheduled flights between Kathmandu and Shenzhen — the first time in the history of civil aviation that any…
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The route runs on a 180-seat Airbus A320. Outbound flights leave Tribhuvan International Airport on Tuesdays and Thursdays; the return legs depart Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport on Wednesdays and Fridays. The inaugural service, flight H9 985, lifted…
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China is already one of Nepal's most important source markets. In January 2026 alone, China sent 9,101 visitors — the second-largest group after India and just ahead of the United States. Shenzhen is a megacity of more than 17 million people and the gateway…
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This is one of several connectivity wins for Nepal in 2026, alongside a forthcoming daily Dubai–Pokhara service. Each new route chips away at the same problem: Nepal is a small country with a single congested international airport, and every additional direct…
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