Travelling from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Viracopos Airport (VCP) are Sao Paulo's main airports.
Kathmandu is eight hours 48 minutes ahead of Sao Paulo. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, which follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to KTM, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to KTM leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
75.54% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to KTM flight:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.8%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Viracopos Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from VCP touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 75.02% of the time.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near KTM:
Grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and explore corners of Kathmandu that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Spark Car.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Rs189,300 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs403,321. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to KTM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Kathmandu. October is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Sao Paulo to KTM flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kathmandu
Start your Kathmandu trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Tribhuvan International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your Kathmandu trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery.
Explore more of Nepal
You've visited Kathmandu, now it's time to discover other parts of Nepal. Travel around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its top sights. From Viewpoint to Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu, Biratnagar is another favourite stop in Nepal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir.
