Flying from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is four hours 47 minutes ahead of Geneva.
To ensure you get on your GVA to KTM flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneva Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GVA and KTM:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
$640 is currently the best price for a one-way Geneva Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,355. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GVA to KTM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport to Kathmandu Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
Of all flights departing from Geneva Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Geneva Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Geneva Airport to Kathmandu Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GVA:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Book a hotel close to KTM if you have a late Geneva Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore corners of Kathmandu that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Spark Car.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Kathmandu Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Geneva Airport to Kathmandu Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Kathmandu. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Geneva Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GVA to KTM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.