Prayer flags, temple bells and the Himalayas on the horizon, for a December holiday.
Air China flies from Brussels to Kathmandu from €445 return, with one stop in Chengdu each way. The dates are in December 2026, with stays of two to three weeks.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Chengdu)
- Price: €445 - €447 return
- When: December 2026
Example dates:
06/12/2026 - 21/12/2026
06/12/2026 - 23/12/2026
06/12/2026 - 26/12/2026
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The flight leaves Brussels at 12:25 and lands in Kathmandu at 10:55 the next morning, with 3h20 in Chengdu Tianfu. The return leaves Kathmandu at 11:55 and lands in Brussels at 06:20 the next day, with 9h05 in Chengdu. The fare includes a checked bag.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Belgian beer on a Grand-Place terrace now costs about €6. In Kathmandu, a plate of dal bhat with free refills is about €2.60, ten steamed momos from a street stall under €1, and a half-litre of Nepali beer from a shop about €1.80. A cone of frites in Brussels buys you lunch and dinner here.
☀️ The Weather
December is dry season in Kathmandu and the clearest month for mountain views. Expect sunny days around 19°C, but cold nights close to 2°C, so pack a warm layer. Rain is rare, and the haze of autumn has usually cleared by now.
🏨 Where to Stay
Thamel is the easiest base, with cafés, trekking shops and the old town within walking distance.
Hotel Vistara · 9.2/10 · From €21/night
A clean, friendly budget hotel near Thamel, ideal before or after a trek.
Kailash Boutique Hotel · 9.9/10 · From €43/night
One of the best-rated stays in the city, with warm service and quiet rooms.
Aarya Hotel and Spa · 9.4/10 · From €86/night
Traditional Newari style with a spa, for a comfortable end to the trip.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Chengdu
The stop in Chengdu on the way back is 9h05, through the evening. Belgian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight. Chengdu's panda base closes in the late afternoon, so this stop is better used to rest.
If you'd rather rest:
Tianfu Joyhub Air Hotel · 9.4/10 · From €100/night
About 1.5 km from the terminal, for a few hours of proper sleep between flights.
Tianfu Joyhub Cheer Hotel · 9.0/10 · From €75/night
A cheaper option next door, about 1.6 km from the airport.
🎯 What to Do
Kathmandu is temples, old squares and the highest mountains on earth.
Kathmandu UNESCO sites in a day: Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath with a guide and transfers.
Everest mountain flight: An early flight along the Himalayas for a close look at Everest from the window.
Patan Durbar Square: The royal square of the old city of Patan, with temples, courtyards and a superb museum.
Momo cooking class: Learn to fold momos and cook dal bhat with a local family.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Kathmandu is the gateway to the rest of Nepal.
Pokhara: Lakeside town under the Annapurna range and the start of many treks, about 25 minutes by air. Search flights
Chitwan National Park: Jungle, rhinos and elephants in the lowlands, via Bharatpur, about 20 minutes by air. Search flights
Lukla: The famous mountain airstrip and the start of the Everest Base Camp trek, about 35 minutes by air. Search flights
Lumbini: The birthplace of the Buddha, via Bhairahawa, about 35 minutes by air. Search flights
€445 return from Brussels to the Himalayas, with a checked bag. December seats at this price will not last long.
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