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KTM Tribhuvan International Airport

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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is an airport serving Kathmandu, Nepal.

· 80 departures on the board
  • 14:20
    U4137
    Surkhet(SKH)
    On time
  • 14:15
    U4801
    Bhairawa(BWA)
    On time
  • 14:15
    N9435
    Nepalgunj(KEP)
    On time
  • 14:10
    YT681
    PHH
    On time
  • 14:10
    N9737
    Biratnagar(BIR)
    On time
  • 14:05
    U4507
    Janakpur(JKR)
    On time
  • 14:05
    6E1154
    Delhi(DEL)
    On time
  • 14:00
    U4709
    Biratnagar(BIR)
    On time
  • 14:00
    N9825
    Bhairawa(BWA)
    On time
  • 13:40
    U4615
    PHH
    On time
  • 13:30
    TG320
    Bangkok(BKK)
    On time
  • 13:30
    YT875
    Bhairawa(BWA)
    On time

About KTM Airport

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu is Nepal’s main international gateway, handling both domestic and international traffic from a single terminal complex that serves a mix of full-service and regional carriers. Home bases include Nepal Airlines along with several Nepali and foreign carriers such as Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines and private operators, offering frequent services to regional hubs like Delhi, Doha and Bangkok as well as domestic destinations across the Kathmandu Valley and beyond. Travelers can consult the online flight board for up-to-date arrivals and departures, and should allow extra time for security and customs during peak pilgrimage and tourism seasons.

Where flights from Tribhuvan International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 28 destinations from Tribhuvan International Airport; another 9 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Thursday (35); fewest on Saturday (31).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Dammam (DMM)RA · H9Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun08:25 +3
Istanbul (IST)TKMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun08:00
Lhasa (LXA)H9Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri08:30
Colombo (CMB)ULMon, Wed, Thu, Sun13:15 / 13:40
Kunming (KMG)MUTue, Thu, Sat, Sun16:35
Tokyo (NRT)RATue, Thu, Fri, Sun22:30
Bangalore (BLR)RATue, Thu, Sat13:45
Varanasi (VNS)U4Mon, Wed, Fri07:15
Shenzhen (SZX)H9Tue, Thu21:50

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Tribhuvan International Airport?

Tribhuvan International Airport is accessed by road from central Kathmandu by taxis and app-based ride services, which are the most common option for visitors. Local buses and shared microbuses serve nearby neighborhoods but are less convenient with luggage. Car rental is available in the city; parking at the airport is limited. Many travelers use pre-arranged hotel transfers or private cars for arrival and departure transfers.

How do the terminals work at Tribhuvan International Airport?

The airport has a single main passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights, with separate areas for arrivals and departures. Check-in desks are organized by airline; international passengers clear immigration and customs on arrival. Domestic transfer procedures are generally straightforward but allow extra time to move between check-in and security. Follow airport signage and airline announcements for gate and boarding changes.

Tips for flying from Tribhuvan International Airport

Allow extra time for travel to and from the airport due to Kathmandu traffic and variable road conditions. Carry travel documents and a printed copy of your itinerary for immigration. Security screening can be busy, so arrive earlier than typical international recommendations during peak periods. Be prepared for limited transit amenities and variable weather impacts on flight schedules; confirm connections with your airline before travel.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Tribhuvan International Airport is KTM.

The ICAO code for Tribhuvan International Airport is VNKT.

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The local time zone at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is Asia/Katmandu (GMT+5:45).

About 78 scheduled departures were counted at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), scheduled flights are operated by Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Shree Airlines, Nepal Airlines, and IndiGo.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Tribhuvan International Airport serve 28 destinations. Another 9 are available only on selected days — for example Dammam on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Istanbul on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and Lhasa on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) include Bhairawa, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Chandragarhi, Janakpur, and Delhi.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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Tribhuvan International Airport
Kathmandu, Nepal · GMT+5:45

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