Trekking Partners Nepal · ✓ Best answer · 20 Oct 2026 In peak season most Lukla flights leave from Manthali airport in Ramechhap, not Kathmandu, to ease traffic at Kathmandu airport. More Manthali–Lukla flights were added in early October 2026. - Ramechhap is roughly a 4–5 hour drive from Kathmandu. Most trekkers leave around 1–2 am in a shared jeep or tourist bus to make the morning flights. - Confirm your departure airport with your airline or agency a few days before. - Weather delays at Lukla are common. Leave 1–2 spare days at the end of your trip before your international flight.