Flying from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
6 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
Kathmandu is two hours 47 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, which runs on the UTC+5:47 timezone.
You can choose from 5 direct flights each week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). This is the most popular route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 1:25am departure from IST to KTM.
Your flight from Istanbul to KTM won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to KTM.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to KTM. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to KTM flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Book a hotel near KTM if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport. Pick one of these options and end the night sooner:
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Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Currently, ₹ 13,778 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 40,032. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to KTM.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). October is the busiest month to travel to Kathmandu. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Book an Istanbul to KTM flight ticket departing in June if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC and 18ºC.
More about Kathmandu
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Tribhuvan International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery are essential stops on your Kathmandu itinerary.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Viewpoint, Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu, Biratnagar is another essential stop in Nepal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir.