Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is 17 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
Flights from BOM to KTM start from 11:05 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last departure is at 17:30 with Nepal Airlines. Overall, there are nine weekly Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
Your BOM to KTM flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at 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 November, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
IndiGo is your gateway to discovering Kathmandu (and perhaps some other great parts of Nepal!). Check out the direct flights from Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is IndiGo.
The most punctual carrier operating BOM to KTM flights is IndiGo. Its services land as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BOM and KTM include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kolkata Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is Rs24,344. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs47,583. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from BOM to KTM, reserve your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
56% of flights leaving from Mumbai Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Mumbai Airport from central Mumbai, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BOM? If you've booked an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KTM if you're taking a late Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore parts of Kathmandu that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Spark Car.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kathmandu Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Mumbai Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to visit Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to KTM in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nepal waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.