Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is four hours 47 minutes ahead of Madrid and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MAD to KTM flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and KTM:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
R 4,480 is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,006. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to KTM if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MAD to KTM.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near KTM:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to the centre of Kathmandu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Kathmandu. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you want to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to KTM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Nepal, head for Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are among its highlights.