Travelling from Bhairawa Airport (BWA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport is 30 minutes.
Bhairawa and Kathmandu share the same timezone, UTC+5:47.
Flights from BWA to KTM start at 09:00 — the first with Buddha Air. The latest departure is at 20:05 with Buddha Air. In total, you can take your pick of 113 weekly Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BWA to KTM flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport, so getting to Kathmandu (and then visiting more of Nepal!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Buddha Air.
Yeti Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates BWA to KTM flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bhairawa Airport (BWA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
R 1,516 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,011. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BWA to KTM.
The cheapest month for flights from Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Bhairawa Airport (BWA)
Bhairawa Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Bhairawa. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BWA. Whether you have an early flight from Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Consider booking a hotel close to KTM if you're taking a late Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore Kathmandu and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kathmandu Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport to the centre of Kathmandu has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kathmandu in March.
When booking your flight from Bhairawa Airport to Kathmandu Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWA to KTM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Nepal waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Patan is another favourite destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without a visit to Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.