Connecting Nepal's skies with safety and reliability.
Founded
1998
Headquarters
Kathmandu, Nepal
Yeti Airlines is a private Nepali airline founded in 1998 and operating scheduled domestic passenger services across Nepal. The carrier serves numerous destinations within the country, linking Kathmandu with remote mountain airstrips and regional towns that are often inaccessible by road.
The airline has played a significant role in improving domestic air connectivity in Nepal, particularly to areas in the Himalayas and rural regions. Yeti Airlines operates primarily turboprop aircraft suited to Nepal's challenging terrain and short mountain runways.
In January 2023, Yeti Airlines suffered a major crash near Pokhara, one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Nepal's history, which resulted in significant scrutiny of the country's aviation safety standards. The airline has faced ongoing regulatory and operational challenges following the incident.
Hubs & network
Yeti Airlines operates primarily from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and serves Pokhara Regional International Airport as a key hub.
Fleet
Yeti Airlines has operated ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, which are suited to Nepal's short and high-altitude airstrips.
Notable facts
- ›Founded in 1998 as a private domestic carrier in Nepal.
- ›Operates routes to remote Himalayan destinations inaccessible by road.
- ›A Yeti Airlines ATR 72 crashed near Pokhara in January 2023, killing 72 people.
- ›The Pokhara crash was one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Nepal's history.
- ›Nepal's airlines have faced scrutiny from the EU, which has banned Nepali carriers from European airspace.
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