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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Kathmandu Airport? If you want to travel to Kathmandu Airport next month, return fares start from $1,012. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Airports near Kathmandu

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Kathmandu. But we found flights with one or more stops from $814.
The cheapest month to fly to Kathmandu is usually September.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kathmandu but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Kathmandu Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Kathmandu is $814. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Kathmandu Airport is Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kathmandu is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kathmandu.

Flying to Kathmandu

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$814
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

  • Right now, $374 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to KTM for $814.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to KTM. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.

  • The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Kathmandu, where Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is located.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Kathmandu. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.

Best time to go to Kathmandu

  • May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Kathmandu.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KTM.

  • Head to Kathmandu in February if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to KTM, but also when fares are typically more expensive.

  • December is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kathmandu then.

  • Check the weather before you go. June is the warmest time of year in Kathmandu, averaging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 3ºC (37ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).

  • Want to avoid grey skies? December is the driest month in Kathmandu, averaging one day of rain.

  • Rain is more common here in July, which gets around 28 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know

  • Get to Kathmandu in a single journey. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport:

  • If you want to jet off with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your KTM plane ticket with Kuwait Airways. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.

  • You'll be landing in the UTC+5:47 timezone at KTM.

  • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to KTM:

  • Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport has an on-time rating of 51%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.

Getting to central Kathmandu from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

  • KTM is about 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu.

  • If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to KTM, it'll take around 30 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 40 minutes.

  • Kathmandu has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:

Kathmandu highlights

  • Jump off your flight to Kathmandu and make your way to these major attractions:

    • Kathmandu Durbar Square: Around 2 kilometres southwest of the centre in Basantapur, this landmark is a memorable introduction to what the city has to offer.

    • Swayambhunath Stupa: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres west of the heart of Kathmandu in Swayambhu.

How to get to Bharatpur from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

  • Starting your trip in Bharatpur? From KTM, it takes around 4 hours 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 153 kilometres from the airport.

Travelling from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Banepa

  • If Banepa is on your radar, it's around 18 kilometres from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.

  • The drive time to Banepa is roughly 55 minutes.

Explore more of Nepal

  • Up for more exploring? Pokhara will add more excitement to your journey through Nepal. It's about 145 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu and features Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.

  • Another city in Nepal that has plenty going for it is Patan. From Kathmandu, it's roughly 5 kilometres southwest and serves up highlights like Patan Durbar Square and Hiranya Varna Mahavihar. Work in a visit to Kathmandu too.

  • Or take off to Biratnagar, roughly 241 kilometres southeast of Kathmandu. Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and ISKCON Jaljala are among the many reasons to visit.

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