Cheap flights to Kathmandu airport

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Cheap Flights to Kathmandu Airport

Kathmandu Airport (KTM) is Nepal's only international airport and the largest hub for domestic flights in the Himalayan nation. Officially known as Tribhuvan International Airport, it serves approximately eight million passengers every year.

With Skyscanner, Canadian travelers can easily find the fastest and cheapest flights to Kathmandu Airport. For travelers with flexible schedules, the rollover fare chart shows which months offer the most affordable airfares, while the month search tool allows travelers to search within that thirty-day period to find the best combination of cheap flights.

Best Time to Book a Flight To Kathmandu

Nepal's dry season runs from October to April, with monsoon season beginning shortly thereafter. Generally, October to December offers the best combination of pleasant temperatures with clear skies that produce gorgeous views of the Himalayas, while a visit in April allows visitors to take in Bisket Jatra, the Nepali New Year celebration. Before you search for your flight to Kathmandu with Skyscanner, check out the chart on the right side of the page to see which months offer the most affordable fares.

Airlines That Fly to Kathmandu Airport

More than thirty different airlines fly to Kathmandu Airport. Although there are no direct flights from Canada, Skyscanner allows travelers to sort the available travel options by either duration or number of stopovers, making it easier than ever to find a fast, cheap flight to Kathmandu. Popular airlines serving the Kathmandu Airport include Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Jet Airways.

What to Expect When Arriving at the Airport

The Kathmandu Airport has two terminals, one for domestic flights and one for international flights. The two are within easy walking distance of one another. The airport is only five kilometers from the city center, and transportation options include pre-arranged hotel transfers, taxis or the public bus that departs from the airport gate (five hundred metres from the terminals).

Airport Facilities

Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, your luggage may be picked up by a luggage attendant who will push or carry your bags through the terminal to your transportation; this employee works for gratuities. Inside the arrivals hall you will find two currency exchange offices, a tourist information office, a hotel reservation counter and basic wireless internet. Because the Kathmandu Airport is in a developing country, you may wish to bring your own essential supplies including toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

What to See and Do in Kathmandu

Nepal has been identified as both one of the best countries to visit this year, as well as one of the cheapest. It has never been a better time to book your flights into Kathmandu! Most travelers prefer to reserve their hotel in Thamel, the city's main tourist district. From there, attractions including the ancient Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Garden of Dreams and the Seto Machhendranath Temple are within easy walking distance. Thamel is also home to many of the country's best trekking companies and tour operators, making it an ideal area for adventure travelers to begin their journey.