Travelling from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Kathmandu is five hours 47 minutes ahead of London. Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, which runs on the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from London to KTM. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to KTM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and KTM:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to KTM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport get to their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
From the centre of London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your plans go off without a hitch.
About Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Have a late flight from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near KTM and hit the lights earlier:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
Getting from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Central Kathmandu is around 6 kilometres from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Right now, Rs86,241 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs157,442. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to KTM, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Kathmandu. February is when most people book flights from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Book your London to KTM plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 19ºC.
More about Kathmandu
After booking your flight from London to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Kathmandu itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Swayambhunath Stupa.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Nepal waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Nepal, head for Biratnagar, about 241 kilometres southeast of Kathmandu. Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and ISKCON Jaljala are highlights.