Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is four hours 47 minutes ahead of Madrid and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAD to KTM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MAD and KTM:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Right now, R 5,745 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,262. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to KTM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Kathmandu Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of the departures from Madrid Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Kathmandu Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Kathmandu. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Madrid Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to KTM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nepal waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Start your sightseeing at Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.