Flying from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is two hours 12 minutes behind Guangzhou.
Every week, there are 17 Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CAN to KTM flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
China Southern is your gateway to exploring Kathmandu (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Nepal!). Check out the direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is China Southern.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that operates CAN to KTM flights. An impressive 88.43% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CAN and KTM:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Kunming Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Right now, Rs58,142 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs124,050. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAN to KTM.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CAN to KTM.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from CAN arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Guangzhou Airport from central Guangzhou, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near CAN:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you're arriving on a late Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Go beyond Kathmandu and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car from Spark Car.
Reserving your ride from Kathmandu Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Kathmandu. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to KTM in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Nepal, consider Patan, about 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are highlights.