Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 7 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is three hours 12 minutes behind Seoul.
Take your pick of five weekly Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights. The 13:25 departure with Korean Air is the earliest you can take. Korean Air operates the latest service of the day at 13:40.
To ensure you catch your ICN to KTM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Korean Air is your gateway to exploring Kathmandu (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Nepal!). Check out the direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Korean Air on this route.
Among carriers operating ICN to KTM flights, Korean Air has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ICN and KTM include:
Hong Kong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, $220 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $479. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ICN to KTM, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ICN to KTM.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of the departures from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The journey from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Look up Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near ICN? If you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're arriving on a late Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KTM:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore Kathmandu and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Kathmandu. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Incheon International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you want to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ICN to KTM in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Nepal you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Patan is another sought-after destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without experiencing Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.