Flying from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Kathmandu is two hours 12 minutes behind Chengdu and follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Choose from 19 weekly Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Sichuan Airlines is the earliest flight available. Air China operates the latest service of the day at 10:10.
Your TFU to KTM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Sichuan Airlines offers direct flights from Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kathmandu — and maybe even more of Nepal if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is C$245. A return fare is currently C$467. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TFU to KTM.
The cheapest month for flights from Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from TFU touch down on schedule 86.59% of the time.
Central Chengdu to Tianfu International Airport is approximately 72 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near TFU:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Drive into your next adventure with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore beyond Kathmandu's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to central Kathmandu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the busiest month for flights from Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kathmandu in February.
Lock in your flight from Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TFU to KTM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nepal you should also see. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Patan is another must-experience destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without visiting Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.