Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu two hours 47 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your SAW to KTM flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAW and KTM:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, ₹ 16,280 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 44,219. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAW to KTM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SAW to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SAW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that don't always get the spotlight.
Reserving your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Kathmandu in February.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAW to KTM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore more of Nepal. Journey around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its top attractions. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Nepal, head for Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are among the biggest draws.