Yeti Airlines

What Yeti Airlines does

Yeti Airlines is a privately held domestic airline founded in 1998 and headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. It operates a single-fleet ATR 72 network serving 8 major domestic destinations — Pokhara, Biratnagar, Bhairahawa, Bhadrapur, Janakpur, Nepalgunj, Simara, and Kathmandu — supplemented by daily scenic Mountain Flights (Everest View) from Kathmandu's domestic airport. The carrier runs high-frequency turn rotations on the busiest sectors (up to 10 daily Kathmandu-Pokhara flights) and markets itself as one of the longest-established domestic operators in Nepal.

The company's product platform includes core passenger ticketing, the Sky Club loyalty program (Gold, Kumari, Diamond tiers with mileage now earned on all fare categories), cargo and live-animal transportation, the Yeti Travel Card prepaid package, bundled fly-and-stay travel packages with partner hotels, a separate hotel booking portal, and CSR programs (free cancer patient transport, NPR 4 per flight donated to social causes). Distribution is multi-channel: direct online (website, iOS/Android apps), physical sales offices and airport counters across all 8 destinations, a B2B portal with API integration for travel agents and OTAs, an EMI "Fly Now Pay Later" partnership with Global IME Bank, and a General Sales Agent (CDV Holidays) in Bangalore covering the Indian market.

Yeti earns revenue predominantly through per-ticket passenger airfares, with a regulated two-tier NPR/foreign-currency pricing structure by nationality and seven differentiated fare tiers. Supplementary streams include cargo and excess baggage fees, loyalty subscription/ancillary economics, travel package margins, and pet transport. The company differentiates through 20+ years of operating history, single-fleet operational consistency, ATR 72 economics suited to Nepal's short mountainous sectors, multi-channel distribution depth, and an early-mover carbon-neutral positioning (achieved in 2019 via a UNDP partnership begun in 2018).

Name

Yeti Airlines

Legal name

Yeti Airlines

Website

https://yetiairlines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Yeti Airlines is a privately held Kathmandu-based domestic airline founded in 1998, operating ATR 72 aircraft across 8 Nepali destinations and scenic Everest mountain flights for leisure, business, and pilgrimage travelers via direct, B2B, and GSA channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Air Passenger Services

NAICS

Scheduled Air Transportation (4811), Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Commuter Airlines (Short-Haul, High-Frequency) (THABACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Network Full-Service Airlines (Hub-and-Spoke) (THABAAAC), Thin-Route / Rural Community Regional Airlines (THABACAI)

Keywords

• Domestic airline services
• Passenger air transport
• Mountain flight tours
• Air cargo transport
• Traveler loyalty program

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Passenger Airfares: Core revenue from selling domestic air tickets across 8 destinations in Nepal. The airline operates a two-tier fare system: Nepalese and Indian citizens pay in NPR, while other nationals pay in foreign currency. Fares are categorized into Normal, Yellow, Green, Flanker, Sugar, Hotel, and Early tiers with varying price points.
2. Cargo & Live Animal Transportation: Cargo services for freight and live animals (cats and dogs) at Rs.300 per kg. Additional revenue from excess baggage charges beyond the standard 20 kg check-in + 5 kg hand carry allowance.
3. Sky Club Membership & Miles: Revenue from the Yeti Sky Club loyalty program which offers membership tiers (Gold, Kumari, Diamond). Members earn and redeem mileage points for free flights.
4. Travel Packages & Ancillary Services: Bundled travel packages combining flights and hotel stays (e.g., Mountain Glory Forest Resort packages at NPR 26,500–39,500 for couples). Also includes fees for name changes (USD 15 / NPR 1,000), infant tickets (10% of adult fare), and special passenger discounts (disabled, senior citizens, children).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yeti Airlines is a domestic passenger airline operating scheduled flights in Nepal with a fleet of ATR 72 aircraft, serving eight cities (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa, Biratnagar, Bhadrapur, Janakpur, Simara) plus a daily Mountain Flight (Everest View). It also offers ancillary services including cargo and live animal transportation, a tiered Sky Club loyalty program, bundled fly-and-stay travel packages, and a B2B portal with API integration for travel agents.

Product overview

Yeti Airlines is a leading domestic airline in Nepal operating ATR 72 aircraft for over two decades. The company's product portfolio centers on core flight services covering 8 major domestic routes plus mountain flights, supported by the Sky Club loyalty program with mileage redemption. Additional offerings include the Yeti Travel Card prepaid package for discounted fares, B2B Portal with API access for agency partners, Cargo & Live Animal transportation, Travel Packages bundling flights with hotel stays, and Hotel Booking through partner properties. The company also offers a mobile app for booking management and social login via Google/Facebook. Payment integration includes multiple Nepali gateways (eSewa, Khalti, ConnectIPS, Nabil, Nic Asia, GetPay, Easebuzz) plus Global IME Bank EMI financing. The ecosystem is designed for direct consumers, travel agencies, and corporate clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yeti Airlines Domestic Flight Services Scheduled passenger air transportation across eight Nepali cities — Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa, Biratnagar, Bhadrapur, Janakpur, and Simara — using a uniform ATR 72 fleet, with daily frequencies up to 10x on Kathmandu-Pokhara and frequent service to other major cities. Target users are domestic leisure travelers, business travelers, and tourists.
• Mountain Flight (Everest View) Approximately one-hour scenic flight departing daily at 6:00 AM from Kathmandu's domestic airport, providing close-up views of 20 Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest (8,848m). Each passenger receives a guaranteed window seat and onboard commentary. Target users are tourists and travelers seeking a Himalayan sightseeing experience.
• Sky Club Loyalty Program Frequency flyer loyalty program where members earn mileage points on all fare categories and redeem them for free flights. Tiered membership includes Gold, Kumari, and Diamond levels with benefits such as priority boarding, extra baggage allowance, and CIP lounge access. Target users are frequent domestic flyers in Nepal.
• Yeti Travel Card (Friends & Family) Prepaid travel card product for frequent travelers and families that locks in discounted fares across all Yeti domestic routes. Includes up to 2 beneficiaries at no extra cost, no blackout dates, one-time 50% off Mountain Flight, and 5 kg extra free baggage. Requires NPR 100,000 initial deposit, valid 1 year from activation; balance is non-refundable and non-transferable. Target users are frequent travelers, families, and small groups flying domestically in Nepal.
• Travel Packages Bundled fly-and-stay travel packages combining round-trip airfare, hotel accommodation with Bed & Breakfast, and travel arrangements at partner hotels. Current packages include Mountain Glory Forest Resort & Spa 2-day (NPR 26,500), 3-day (NPR 33,000), and 4-day (NPR 39,500) options for couples, with discounts on food, beverages, and spa services. Target users are couples and leisure travelers seeking bundled domestic travel.
• Cargo and Live Animal Transportation Domestic cargo transportation services including live animal (pet) transport for cats and dogs at a flat rate of Rs. 300 per kg. Requires a vaccination card, fit-to-fly veterinary certificate, and proper cage. Online cargo tracking is available. Target users are individuals shipping pets and small businesses needing domestic cargo transport to remote Nepali areas.
• Hotel Booking Hotel booking platform featuring partner properties including Gokarna Forest Resort, Kasara Resort Chitwan, Hokke Lumbini Hotel, Hotel Crowne Imperial, and Mountain Glory Forest Resort & Spa. Target users are domestic and inbound tourists needing accommodation in Nepal.
• B2B Partner Portal and API Business-to-business platform for travel agencies, tour operators, OTAs, corporates, and hotels. Offers B2B Portal Login and API Integration options for agency partners to access booking systems, manage reservations, and earn commissions on ticket sales. Target users are travel trade partners and corporate clients.
• Yeti Airlines Mobile App Native iOS and Android mobile applications enabling flight search, booking, ticket management, and access to airline services including Sky Club and cargo tracking. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Target users are individual travelers in Nepal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over NPR 1.69 crore (Rs. 1,69,37,984) donated to social organizations to date through passenger-supported donation program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2018Yeti Airlines partnered with UNDP to formally initiate the transformation into a carbon neutral airline. At a workshop attended by Government of Nepal, CAAN, and civil society representatives, Yeti Airlines shared results of its first annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory. The partnership includes SDG-branded aircraft livery, messaging on airport shuttle buses and boarding passes, information leaflets on sustainable development, and social media campaigns. UNDP Country Director described it as a powerful example of private sector partnership for the 2030 Agenda.
• Marpha FoundationminorOthersYeti Airlines donated Rs. 4,07,016 to Marpha Foundation as part of its social responsibility program, where NPR 4 per flight is donated on behalf of passengers for social causes.
• Habitat For HumanityminorOthersYeti Airlines donated Rs. 4,07,016 to Habitat For Humanity as part of its social responsibility program.
• Blinknow FoundationminorOthersYeti Airlines donated Rs. 4,07,016 to Blinknow Foundation as part of its social responsibility program.
• World Vision InternationalminorOthersYeti Airlines donated Rs. 4,07,016 to World Vision International as part of its social responsibility program.
• Global IME BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYeti Airlines partnered with Global IME Bank to offer Fly Now Pay Later (FNPL) EMI facility to customers holding Global IME Bank Visa Credit Cards. Customers can purchase Yeti Airlines tickets on easy EMI plans with 3 or 6 monthly installments. Minimum transaction limit Rs. 25,000. This partnership makes Yeti Airlines the first airline in Nepal to offer ticket purchases on EMI.
• Birat Cancer Institute (Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital)coreOthersYeti Airlines provides free air tickets to cancer patients traveling to Birat Cancer Institute for treatment. Patients must have a confirmed doctor appointment and obtain a cancer patient identity certificate from the hospital. The service is part of Yeti's corporate social responsibility program, effective from Falgun 28, 2080 (B.S.).
• CDV Holidays Pvt LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCDV Holidays Pvt Ltd operates as Yeti Airlines' GSA (General Sales Agent) in India, based in Bangalore. The office handles ticket sales for the Indian market, with operating hours 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM.
• Reliance Finance Ltd (रिलायन्स फाइनान्स)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYeti Airlines and Reliance Finance signed an agreement for ticket and cargo service cooperation. The partnership enables Reliance Finance customers to access Yeti Airlines booking services through the finance company's network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nepal Airlines: State-owned national flag carrier offering both domestic and international services. Competes with Yeti on major domestic sectors while also serving international routes — a broader incumbent footprint.

Direct peers

• Shree Airlines: Nepalese domestic carrier operating scheduled regional flights within Nepal. Overlaps with Yeti on the Kathmandu–Pokhara and Kathmandu–Biratnagar routes, and competes for corporate and leisure traffic.
• Tara Air: Nepalese domestic airline operating a fleet including ATR and Dornier aircraft on remote and mountain routes. Closely comparable to Yeti on thin-route and mountain-flight services in Nepal.
• Simrik Air: Nepalese operator providing scheduled domestic passenger flights and helicopter services. Directly comparable on regional connectivity and similar ATR/turboprop operations across Nepali cities.
• Saurya Airlines: Nepalese domestic airline operating jet aircraft on Kathmandu-based domestic routes. Competes directly with Yeti on multiple major sectors and shares Tribhuvan airport counter space.
• Buddha Air: Nepal's largest private domestic carrier operating a similar ATR-centric fleet on Kathmandu hub-and-spoke domestic routes. Direct competitor on Pokhara, Biratnagar, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, and other overlapping sectors.

Regional players

• Himalaya Airlines: Nepal-China joint venture airline primarily focused on international routes but competing for inbound tourist flows into Nepal. Adjacent competitor for tourism-driven traveler wallet share.

Emerging players

• Manang Air: Smaller Nepalese domestic carrier focused on regional and remote-area routes including mountain destinations. Niche overlap with Yeti's regional and mountain-flight portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yetiairlines
• Xx.com/flyyeti
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yeti-airlines-domestic-pvt.-ltd.-and-tara-air-pvt.-ltd.

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Investors

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