Travelling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, making Vancouver 13 hours 48 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KTM to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as November? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KTM and YVR:
Istanbul Airport
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs160,287 is currently the best price for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs301,013. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KTM to YVR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KTM to YVR.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
51% of flights leaving from Kathmandu Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Kathmandu Airport from central Kathmandu, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near KTM:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KTM to YVR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its top attractions. From Green Timbers Urban Forest to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without seeing Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.
