Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Kathmandu is 17 minutes ahead of Colombo and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Flights from CMB to KTM start from 08:05 — the first with SriLankan Airlines. The latest departure is at 08:55 with SriLankan Airlines. In total, there are four weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your CMB to KTM flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Kathmandu (and then discovering more of Nepal!) is a breeze with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CMB to KTM flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CMB and KTM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is Rs56,416. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs105,086. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CMB to KTM by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CMB to KTM.
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Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
When it comes to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport's on-time performance, 69% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Colombo Bandaranayake Airport from central Colombo, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CMB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore Kathmandu and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you'd like to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CMB to KTM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.