Travelling from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Jaipur Airport (JAI): what you need to know
Jaipur's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Jaipur 17 minutes behind Kathmandu.
To ensure you catch your KTM to JAI flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KTM and JAI:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
At the moment, R 2,494 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,691. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from KTM to JAI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from KTM to JAI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport.
Handy information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
To get to Tribhuvan International Airport from central Kathmandu, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near KTM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Jaipur Airport (JAI)
Reserve a hotel near JAI if you're on a late Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Jaipur and discover places that are off the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Jaipur Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Avis.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Jaipur Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to central Jaipur
From Jaipur Airport, Jaipur is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 2 hours 5 minutes.
When to fly to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
January is the most popular month for flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Jaipur in April.
The warmest month in Jaipur is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Jaipur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KTM to JAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Jaipur, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 241 kilometres north-east to Delhi to tick off its top attractions. From Naqqar Khana to Sita ram park and JU Park-2, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Kanpur is another essential stop in India and is around 451 kilometres east of Jaipur. No trip is complete without experiencing Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.