Flying from Nepalganj Airport (KEP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Nepalganj and Kathmandu share the UTC+5:47 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from KEP to KTM start at 07:00 — the first with Shree Airlines. The last departure is at 19:40 with Buddha Air. In total, you can choose from 589 weekly Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights.
Your KEP to KTM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, so jetting to Kathmandu (and then discovering more of Nepal!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Shree Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nepalganj Airport (KEP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
£84 is the best price for a one-way Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £170. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from KEP to KTM, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from KEP to KTM.
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Handy information about Nepalganj Airport (KEP)
To get to Nepalganj Airport from central Nepalganj, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near KEP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel close to KTM if you're catching a late Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture beyond Kathmandu and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car from Spark Car.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the most popular month for flights from Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kathmandu in February.
Before locking in your flight from Nepalganj Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KEP to KTM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. About 90 miles north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you want to check out another side of Nepal, consider Patan, roughly 4 miles south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are key highlights.
