Travelling from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when organising your flight from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
The average length of a direct Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Kathmandu is one hour 47 minutes ahead of Dubai. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, which runs on the UTC+5:47 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), with 36 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DXB to KTM is the 2:05am flydubai service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 6:10pm with flydubai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to KTM.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) leave from this terminal.
At DXB, you'll find a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport, including:
Most travellers prefer to fly with flydubai from DXB to KTM.
With 71.07% of services arriving as scheduled, flydubai is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dubai to KTM with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and KTM include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 74.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to KTM flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near KTM and fast-forward to bedtime:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
R 2,132 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport. A return flight starts at R 5,512. These fares can change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Dubai to KTM, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
October is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Plan your visit to Kathmandu in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Dubai to KTM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Kathmandu
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Tribhuvan International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery are major attractions which should be on every Kathmandu itinerary.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other parts of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its top sights. From Viewpoint to Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Biratnagar is another sought-after destination in Nepal and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without seeing Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir.
