Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is one hour 12 minutes behind Bangkok.
Choose from 16 weekly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Thai Airways International is the earliest flight you can take. Thai Airways International operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BKK to KTM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Kathmandu (and then discovering more of Nepal!) is a breeze with Thai Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Thai Airways.
Among carriers operating BKK to KTM flights, Thai Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and KTM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kolkata Airport
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Book a hotel close to KTM if you're catching a late Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Kathmandu and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car from Spark Car.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kathmandu Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BKK to KTM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.


