Drawing from over a decade of experience organizing Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tours from Kathmandu, we’re exciting to share key insights, fascinating facts, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you make the most of this unforgettable adventure before you book.
Our guest is ready for the Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight landing tour
Planning an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tour from Kathmandu is a dream come true for adventurers who seek the thrill of Everest without days of trekking. Based on our decade-long experience organizing these tours, here are essential and interesting facts that every traveler should know:
| Entry Point & Start Point | Kathmandu Airport (Domestic Terminal) |
| Best time of the year | Spring (March-May), Fall & Winter (Sep-Dec) |
| Type of Helicopter Used | Airbus 350 Series B3 E Helicopters |
| Total Capacity | 6 people, including the Pilot (500 KG) |
| Maximum weight allowed to land at Kalapatthar | 250 KG (Shuttle services are provided from Pheriche or Syangboche) |
| Duration of EBC Helicopter Tour | Four to Five Hours |
| Helicopter Landing Stations | Lukla for fueling (5m), Kalapatthar for the View (7-10m), Everest View Hotel for breakfast (30m) |
| Maximum height of the landing | 5545m at Kalapatthar |
| Type of this tour | Day tour (Luxury version) |
| EBC Helicopter Charter Cost in USD | $5200 -$5500 (Subjetc to change) |
• Thrilling landing at Kalapatthar (subject to permission), just above Everest Base Camp
• Breakfast with a view at Everest View Hotel (HEV), Syangboche
• Up-close panoramic views of Mount Everest (8,848.86m) and nearby peaks
• Soar above the Khumbu Glacier, Sherpa villages, and alpine landscapes
• Time-efficient tour perfect for luxury adventurers \
This Helicopter tour from Kathmandu offers one of the most scenic aerial experiences in the world, giving you a close-up view of Everest without the physical strain of trekking.
Your day begins in Kathmandu with a hotel pickup and transfer to the domestic terminal. Here’s a typical itinerary:
Pro Tip: Keep your entire day free. Weather delays are common, and the trip’s exact duration may vary.
The Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight landing tour starts in Kathmandu, flying east from Kathmandu to the Everest Base Camp, toward the Sherpa village and gateway to Mt. Everest, Lukla. After fueling at Lukla airport, the chopper flies toward Kalapatthar (near Everest Base Camp) for the best stunning view of Mount Everest and other highest peaks.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour within a half day from Kathmandu is the easiest and most comfortable way to experience the quickest and closest view of the world’s highest peaks. This EBC Helicopter tour of Everest is one of the best aerial tours in the world, which offers excellent views of the world’s highest mountains above 8000m.
There are two types of packages for helicopter tours, such as private charter and group joining. Before making the plan, you should choose the right and best tour company to book your Helicopter tour to the Everest Base Camp. Make sure to allow a complete day for the Helicopter tour. If time permits, after the Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour, you may plan sightseeing tours in Kathmandu. It is better off keep the full spare day rather than having a transit flight on the same day.
Make sure to check with your operator that there is already the required number of passengers on a flight. If you end up with one or two people, the helicopter tour price could be doubled.
Our guest is standing at Kalapatthar with views of the Everest range
We use Airbus H125/AS350 B3e helicopters – perfect for high altitude. Oxygen cylinders and first aid are always onboard for safety.
The itinerary includes four phases: Kathmandu ➝ Lukla ➝ Kalapatthar ➝ Syangboche ➝ back to Kathmandu. Total flight time is about 3–4 hours. (Please see above for detailed itinerary)
Including transfers, weather delays, and breakfast, plan for a half-day to a full-day commitment. The standard duration is 4-5 hours.
Prices vary depending on the season and group size.
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Best Time to Take the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour. For clear views and safe flying conditions, the best months are:
These seasons provide excellent visibility and stable weather. Avoid June-July-August (monsoon season) when rain and clouds frequently disturb flights.
Kalapatthar (5,545m) offers a superior panoramic view of Everest and the surrounding peaks. It is also safer for helicopter landings compared to Everest Base Camp.
Due to altitude restrictions, only 2-3 people (250 KG max) can land per shuttle. Others wait at Pherice or Syangboche.
Generally, your tour operator, who is assigned to your Everest Base Camp Helicopter flight landing tour, provides all airport transfers in Kathmandu.
Yes, if you want to trek up to the Everest Base Camp and return to Kathmandu on a Helicopter, you can do so. You will finish your Everest Base Camp trek within 9 days if you choose to fly back to Kathmandu after reaching Everest Base Camp. This option would be suitable who want to skip trekking downhill or have a short holiday vacation.
Our guest is standing with a stunning view from Syangboche | Photo: @navigating_nature (Instagram)
If you are short on time or prefer luxury over the traditional trek, the Everest Base Camp Helicopter Flight Landing Tour from Kathmandu is your perfect adventure. This unforgettable journey lets you experience Mount Everest up-close in just one day, making it one of the most efficient and thrilling ways to explore the Himalayas.
From our experience over the past decade, we highly recommend planning, choosing the right season, and confirming the group size before booking. Whether it’s a private charter or a group joining tour, your experience will be nothing short of breathtaking.
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