Travelling from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) taking off from here.
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is five hours 12 minutes behind Melbourne. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to KTM.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to KTM. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to KTM flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KTM:
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Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport is ₹ 19,609. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 49,791. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to KTM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). October is when most people visit Kathmandu. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
Book a Melbourne to KTM flight ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC.
More about Kathmandu
Start your Kathmandu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tribhuvan International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery are top attractions which should be on every Kathmandu itinerary.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Viewpoint, Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara.
Biratnagar is another well-known destination in Nepal and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without visiting Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir.
