Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is one hour 12 minutes behind Phuket and follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HKT to KTM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HKT and KTM:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Right now, Rs35,127 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs80,482. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from HKT to KTM, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HKT to KTM.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
65.93% of flights that leave from Phuket International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near HKT:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel close to KTM if you're catching a late Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and discover corners of Kathmandu that aren't on a typical itinerary. Check out the deals from Spark Car.
Reserving your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kathmandu in February.
Before locking in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to KTM in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Journey about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its popular sights. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
