Travelling from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is 17 minutes ahead of Aurangabad.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IXU to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, R 2,135 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,087. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXU to KTM, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IXU to KTM.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Of the flights that depart from Chikkalthana Airport, 67.18% touch down on time at their destination.
Chikkalthana Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Aurangabad. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near IXU? If you're catching an early flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and discover corners of Kathmandu that aren't on a typical itinerary. Book your wheels with Spark Car.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Kathmandu. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IXU to KTM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've visited Kathmandu, now it's time to explore more of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its popular sights. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
