SATV, Kathmandu Jun. 01– Himalaya Airlines has announced that it will begin a regular direct flight service between Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) in China starting June 4, 2026 (Wednesday).

With this new service, Himalaya Airlines will become the first and only commercial airline in history to operate scheduled direct flights on the Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu route. This development is considered a significant milestone in further strengthening air connectivity between Nepal and China in a more strategic manner.

Shenzhen is known as the “Silicon Valley of China.” The city has developed into a major hub for technology, finance, manufacturing, and innovation. With a large presence of business travelers and tech companies, the new route is expected to further strengthen trade and people-to-people relations between Nepal and China.

This route by Himalaya Airlines is also expected to increase tourist arrivals and further boost the hotel and tourism sectors.

In the initial phase, the airline will operate two flights per week. Flights from Kathmandu will depart on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 21:50, while return flights from Shenzhen will operate on Wednesdays and Fridays at 05:55.

Flight schedule:

Kathmandu–Shenzhen (KTM–SZX): Tuesdays and Thursdays, departure 21:50, arrival 04:30+1

Shenzhen–Kathmandu (SZX–KTM): Wednesdays and Fridays, departure 05:55, arrival 08:35

Vice President Vijay Shrestha of the airline stated that this route marks the beginning of a “new era” for the company and reaffirmed the commitment to providing safe and high-quality service to passengers. He added that flight frequency will be increased depending on demand.

Tickets can be booked through official airline counters, travel partners, the official website, and the mobile application.

Himalaya Airlines was established in 2014 as a Nepal–China joint venture. The company currently operates four aircraft and provides services to various destinations in the Middle East, South Asia, and China. Focused on safety, quality, and service improvement, the airline has also achieved several international recognitions in recent years.

This new Kathmandu–Shenzhen route is seen as an important step toward expanding air connectivity and economic opportunities for Nepal.