Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is four hours 47 minutes ahead of Amsterdam.
Leave enough time to catch your AMS to KTM flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kathmandu Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and KTM:
Istanbul Airport
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel near KTM if you have a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kathmandu in March.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to KTM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.