Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu two hours 47 minutes ahead of Nairobi.
Your NBO to KTM flight 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 travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between NBO and KTM:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, ₹ 34,471 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 69,896. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from NBO to KTM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of the departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from central Nairobi, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near NBO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're arriving on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near KTM:
Pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and discover parts of Kathmandu that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your perfect set of wheels with Spark Car.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
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)
September is the most popular month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Kathmandu in February.
Book your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you want to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NBO to KTM in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Nepal you'll want to see. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Nepal, head for Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are the start of reasons to visit.