Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Kathmandu is two hours 12 minutes behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Take your pick of nine weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights. The 16:35 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest you can take. Cathay Pacific operates the last service of the day at 19:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your HKG to KTM flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Cathay Pacific has direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Kathmandu — and maybe even more of Nepal if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific on this route.
With 67.21% of its services arriving as planned, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering HKG to KTM flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between HKG and KTM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Currently, R 3,891 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,220. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKG to KTM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
HKG's address is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Hong Kong Intl Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HKG:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel near KTM if you're on a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Kathmandu and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Kathmandu Airport rental car from Spark Car.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kathmandu in March.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to KTM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Nepal you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Patan is another must-experience destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without experiencing Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.