Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is two hours 12 minutes behind Manila and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MNL to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MNL and KTM:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Rs64,622 is the lowest price for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs161,554. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MNL to KTM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
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Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Of the flights that depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kathmandu Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MNL:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Kathmandu Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kathmandu in March.
Book your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you'd like to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MNL to KTM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to discover other corners of Nepal. Journey around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its leading sights. From Phewa Lake to Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point, your itinerary will be busy.
Patan is another well-known destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without dropping by Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.