Travelling from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Seattle. Explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) when booking your flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is 12 hours 48 minutes ahead of Seattle. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu.
Your flight from Seattle to KTM won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Seattle to KTM leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is around 23 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 11 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Seattle to KTM? Check in to a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base before your vacation officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near KTM:
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
C$463 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport. Return flights start from C$867. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Seattle to KTM. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a wider choice of departure times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
October is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kathmandu in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Seattle to KTM for June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport in January when temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC.
More about Kathmandu
After locking in your flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Kathmandu itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Boudhanath Stupa.
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