Nepal Airlines has scheduled international services for 1–17 September 2026, including Doha, Dubai and Dammam.
The current timetable lists Kathmandu–Doha three times weekly, Kathmandu–Dubai twice weekly and Kathmandu–Dammam once weekly.
Is Nepal Airlines operating today?
Yes. On 7 September, Tribhuvan International Airport recorded RA416 from Kuala Lumpur as landed at 08:35. Doha RA253 and Dubai RA229 were listed for departure at 23:00 and 23:30 respectively, without a departed status at the time checked. All times are local.
The airline’s published September timetable includes the three Gulf routes; it is a planned schedule, not confirmation that every flight will operate.
| Status | Routes | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled departures from Kathmandu | Doha RA253: Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 23:00; Dammam RA241: Saturday at 10:45 | 1–17 September 2026 |
| Scheduled departures from Kathmandu | Dubai RA229: Monday and Wednesday at 23:30 | 1–17 September 2026 |
Nepal Airlines’ published international timetable covers 1–17 September. Return services are Doha–Kathmandu RA254 on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 02:45; Dubai–Kathmandu RA230 on Tuesday and Thursday at 03:55; and Dammam–Kathmandu RA242 on Saturday at 14:20. These are scheduled local times.
Gulf flight status
The next scheduled Kathmandu departures are Doha RA253 and Dubai RA229 on 7 September, and Dammam RA241 on 12 September.
Flight schedules can still change quickly because of regional airspace restrictions.
EASA’s bulletin, revised on 31 August and valid until 30 September 2026 unless reviewed earlier, advises covered operators to avoid Persian Gulf waters except as necessary for airport arrivals and departures, and to avoid Gulf of Oman waters west of 58°E. It calls for caution over land and current risk assessments. This is not a Nepal Airlines cancellation notice.
Rebooking and refunds
If your flight is changed or cancelled, contact Nepal Airlines or your issuing agent before buying a replacement ticket. Refund and date-change options depend on the disruption and your ticket conditions.
How to check your flight status
Check again before leaving for the airport, even if the same route operated the day before.
- Tribhuvan International Airport flight information: view live arrival and departure status.
- Nepal Airlines notices: check for airline cancellation or rescheduling notices.
- Wego Nepal Airlines flight tracker: follow your flight number.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nepal Airlines flying today?
Yes. RA416 from Kuala Lumpur landed in Kathmandu on 7 September. Doha RA253 and Dubai RA229 were listed for later departure that day; their departure was not yet confirmed when checked.
Are any Nepal Airlines routes suspended?
The 1–17 September timetable lists Doha, Dubai and Dammam. This supports scheduled service on those routes, not a guarantee against individual cancellations.
Are Doha, Dubai and Dammam operating?
All three are in the 1–17 September timetable: Kathmandu–Doha three times weekly, Kathmandu–Dubai twice weekly and Kathmandu–Dammam on Saturdays. On 7 September the airport board listed Doha at 23:00 and Dubai at 23:30, without confirming departure.
What should I do if my flight is cancelled?
Contact Nepal Airlines or the agent that issued your ticket. Ask which rebooking or refund option applies before buying a replacement ticket.
Sources
- Nepal Airlines: notices and announcements
- Nepal Airlines: international timetable
- Tribhuvan International Airport: flight information
- Nepal Airlines: general conditions, refunds and penalties
- EASA: Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman airspace warning
- Associated Press: US-Iran escalation on 20 July 2026
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