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.
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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.
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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.