Traveling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is 12 minutes behind Almaty and follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ALA to KTM flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALA and KTM:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is $215. A return ticket right now is $546. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from ALA to KTM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALA to KTM.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights departing from Almaty Airport, 61.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and explore parts of Kathmandu that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Spark Car.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is roughly 5 kilometers from the center of Kathmandu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Kathmandu. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Almaty Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to KTM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nepal you should also see. About 145 kilometers north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Nepal, consider Patan, about 6 kilometers south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are among the biggest draws.