What Shree Airlines does

Shree Airlines Pvt. Ltd. is a privately held Nepalese domestic airline headquartered in Kathmandu, operating since 1999 (originally as Air Ananya). The company runs a dual-fleet model: Bombardier CRJ 200 regional jets for scheduled passenger service and Mi-17 plus AS350B3e helicopters for charter and cargo work, positioning itself as the only jet-aircraft domestic operator in Nepal and the largest Mi-17 helicopter operator in South-East Asia. Its core products are scheduled domestic flights connecting Kathmandu to roughly 11 destinations (Bhadrapur, Bhairahawa, Dhangadhi, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Pokhara, Simara, Surkhet, Janakpur, Rajbiraj, Bharatpur), the 50-minute Everest Mountain Flight scenic experience, helicopter charter for passenger and cargo missions, and the High Flyer Club loyalty program with Silver and Gold tiers. The company is the only Nepalese airline on the UN Peacekeeping Force and World Food Program approved vendor list, with crew certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through transaction fees: ticket sales across six fare classes (H, I, B, E, S, T) with differentiated baggage and cancellation policies, mountain flight tickets, charter quotes, and cargo rates per kilogram. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the shreeairlines.com website and a Google Play mobile app, supplemented by eight airport sales offices for in-person and senior citizen bookings (ages 70+ receive 50-80% discounts). Seven payment gateway integrations (eSewa, Khalti, Connect IPS, Fonepay, WeChat Pay, Nabil Bank, NIC Asia) cover the spectrum from domestic mobile wallets to inbound Chinese tourists. Customer segments are primarily Nepali domestic travelers, international and domestic tourists on mountain flights, and corporate or group bookings, with the High Flyer Club providing the primary recurring engagement layer. Geographic scope is strictly domestic per Conditions of Carriage; no international routes are operated.

Name

Shree Airlines

Legal name

Shree Airlines Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://shreeairlines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shree Airlines is a privately held Nepalese domestic airline operating Bombardier CRJ 200 jets and Mi-17 helicopters, serving Nepali travelers, tourists on Everest mountain flights, and UN humanitarian charter clients across 11 domestic destinations from Kathmandu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Passenger Airlines

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Domestic passenger flights
• Helicopter charter services
• Mountain scenic flights
• Air cargo transport
• Regional jet aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Passenger Flights: Core revenue from scheduled domestic air travel services connecting Kathmandu to major destinations including Bhadrapur, Bhairahawa, Dhangadhi, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Pokhara, Simara, Surkhet, Janakpur, Rajbiraj, and Bharatpur.
2. Charter Services: Helicopter and jet charter services for both passenger and cargo transportation. Mi-17 and AS350B3e helicopters available for charter.
3. Cargo Services: Cargo transportation services with rates per kg. Domestic cargo delivery across all routes with special handling for restricted items, live animals, fragile items, and perishables.
4. High Flyer Club Loyalty Program: Frequent flyer program earning High Flyer miles and reward points on all scheduled flights. Silver and Gold tier membership with benefits including priority check-in and excess baggage allowances.
5. Mountain Flights: Everest Mountain Flight experience offering 50-minute scenic flights over the Himalayas with views of Mount Everest and 20 other peaks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shree Airlines operates scheduled domestic passenger flights across 11+ Nepali destinations from Kathmandu using Bombardier CRJ 200 jets, alongside Mi-17 and AS350B3e helicopter charter services for passengers and cargo. It also offers the 50-minute Everest Mountain Flight scenic experience and cargo transport services across all domestic routes. A High Flyer Club loyalty program with Silver and Gold tiers rewards frequent travelers.

Product overview

Shree Airlines is a Nepal-based aviation company operating a dual-fleet strategy: Bombardier CRJ jet aircraft for domestic commercial flights and Mi-17/AS350B3e helicopters for charter services. The core offering includes scheduled domestic flights to 8+ destinations across Nepal, the Everest Mountain Flight scenic experience, and helicopter charter operations. A loyalty program (High Flyer Club) provides rewards for frequent flyers with Silver and Gold tier memberships. The airline positions itself as Nepal's premium domestic carrier with jet aircraft, emphasizing speed (790-860 km/h cruise), comfort (quiet pressurized cabins), and safety credentials as a UN-approved operator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• High Flyer Club: Shree Airlines' loyalty rewards program offering Silver and Gold tier membership with mileage points, priority check-in, and excess baggage benefits.
• Privilege Club

Products and services

• Scheduled Domestic Flights Nepal's domestic commercial flight service operating Bombardier CRJ 200 jet aircraft, connecting Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, Bhairahawa, Dhangadhi, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Pokhara, Simara, Surkhet, Janakpur, Rajbiraj, and Bharatpur. Features pressurized cabins at 790-860 km/h cruise speed. Targeted at Nepali citizens, residents, tourists, and business travelers needing fast domestic connections.
• Helicopter Charter Services Charter services using Mi-17 and AS350B3e helicopters for passenger and cargo transport. The Mi-17 internal dimensions are 5.34m length, 2.34m width, 1.8m height. Quoted fares include charter costs; exclusions apply for airport tax and restricted area permissions. Targeted at groups, corporates, tour operators, and humanitarian organizations requiring flexible air transport.
• Everest Mountain Flight 50-minute scenic flight departing Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu with panoramic views of Mount Everest and 20 of the highest peaks of Eastern Nepal including Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Pumori, and Ama Dablam. Targeted at tourists and adventure seekers, including those with physical limitations or time constraints preventing trekking.
• Cargo Services Domestic cargo transportation services priced per kg, with delivery across all routes. Special handling available for restricted items, live animals, fragile items, and perishables. Targeted at shippers and businesses requiring reliable cargo delivery across Nepal.
• High Flyer Club Loyalty Program Frequent flyer loyalty program for Shree Airlines passengers, with Silver and Gold tier memberships. Members earn points on scheduled flights (and 450/500 points for Mountain Flight). Gold tier upgrades at 7,500 points with priority check-in and 5 kg excess baggage allowance. Targeted at repeat domestic travelers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-minute flight time for Everest Mountain Flight experience
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShree Airlines is Nepal's only airline approved on the UN Peacekeeping force's approved vendor list. This certification enables participation in humanitarian operations and demonstrates highest safety standards.
• World Food ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved safe aviation partner certified by the World Food Program. UN agency certification for humanitarian air transport services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yeti Airlines: Yeti Airlines is a major Nepal domestic carrier operating scheduled turboprop flights across an overlapping route network. Comparable private Nepal airline with similar scheduled domestic passenger operations and mountain flight products.
• Saurya Airlines: Saurya Airlines is a Nepal domestic carrier operating CRJ 200 regional jets on similar routes. Directly comparable as a private Nepal domestic jet operator using identical aircraft type.
• Tara Air: Tara Air operates scheduled domestic flights and mountain flights in Nepal using DHC-6 Twin Otter and Dornier 228 turboprops. Comparable Nepal domestic operator with overlapping routes and similar mountain flight tourism product.
• Simrik Air: Simrik Air is a Nepal-based helicopter operator providing charter passenger, cargo, and rescue services across Nepal. Directly comparable as a helicopter charter competitor for the same tourism, religious pilgrimage, and cargo segments.
• Summit Air: Summit Air operates helicopter and fixed-wing charter services in Nepal for tourism, cargo, and remote-area access. Comparable peer across both helicopter and scheduled regional fixed-wing charter segments.
• Buddha Air: Buddha Air is Nepal's largest private domestic airline, operating scheduled flights on similar Kathmandu-to-destinations routes using turboprops (ATR 72). Directly comparable as a private Nepal domestic carrier competing on the same short-haul routes Shree serves.
• Air Dynasty Heli Service: Air Dynasty is a Nepal helicopter charter operator serving tourism, rescue, and cargo segments. Comparable helicopter charter peer competing directly with Shree's Mi-17/AS350B3e helicopter business.
• Manang Air: Manang Air is a Nepal helicopter operator running charter flights for tourism, rescue, and the Muktinath pilgrimage route. Comparable helicopter peer with overlapping charter tourism and religious-pilgrimage demand.

Broad incumbents

• Nepal Airlines Corporation: Nepal Airlines is Nepal's national flag carrier operating both domestic scheduled flights and international routes. Comparable as the broad incumbent serving the same domestic market plus international long-haul, but government-owned and substantially larger.

Regional players

• Drukair (Royal Bhutan Airlines): Drukair is Bhutan's national carrier, operating scheduled domestic and regional international flights in a similarly constrained, mountainous single-country market. Comparable as a regional small-country carrier facing analogous route, fleet, and tourism-demand dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ShreeAirlines
• Facebookfacebook.com/shreeairlinesofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shree-airlines

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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