Flying from Paro Airport (PBH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Kathmandu is 12 minutes behind Paro and follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Each week, there are 16 Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, select the 07:00 Drukair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 11:30 with Drukair.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PBH to KTM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Kathmandu (and then exploring more of Nepal!) is a cinch with Bhutan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Bhutan Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paro Airport (PBH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Right now, Rs85,417 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs159,253. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PBH to KTM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PBH to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Paro Airport (PBH)
Paro Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84.34% of flights that take off from PBH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Paro Airport from central Paro, it takes around 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PBH? If you've booked an early flight from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Go beyond Kathmandu and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car from Spark Car.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Kathmandu. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PBH to KTM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Patan is another sought-after destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without seeing Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
