Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu two hours 12 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur.
You can choose from 92 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights. The 03:50 departure with Himalaya Airlines is the earliest flight available. Malaysia Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:00.
To ensure you get on your KUL to KTM flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, so jetting to Kathmandu (and then seeing more of Nepal!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Himalaya Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers KUL to KTM flights is Malaysia Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 70.49% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between KUL and KTM include:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is R 1,970. A round-trip fare right now is R 4,374. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from KUL to KTM, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
58.65% of flights that leave from Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
Booking your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Kathmandu. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KUL to KTM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Start your sightseeing at Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
