Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu one hour 12 minutes behind Bangkok.
You can choose from 85 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Thai Airways International is the earliest flight available. Thai Airways International operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BKK to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Nepal Airlines offers direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kathmandu — and maybe even more of Nepal if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Nepal Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for BKK to KTM flights is Thai Airways International.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BKK and KTM:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is R 2,695. A return plane ticket right now is R 5,539. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from BKK to KTM, reserve your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BKK to KTM.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BKK:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Set your own pace with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore Kathmandu and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
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)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Kathmandu. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you want to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to KTM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Nepal, consider Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are among its highlights.