Travelling from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is 17 minutes ahead of Jaipur.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JAI to KTM flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between JAI and KTM:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is ₹ 7,179. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ₹ 14,797. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from JAI to KTM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from JAI to KTM is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jaipur Airport (JAI)
When it comes to Jaipur Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.28% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Jaipur Airport from central Jaipur, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near JAI. Whether you have an early flight from Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and discover corners of Kathmandu that are off the usual tourist route. Find your perfect set of wheels with Spark Car.
Reserving your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Kathmandu. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Jaipur Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you want to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JAI to KTM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Nepal waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like 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 experiencing Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.