Flying from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Osaka is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB).
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is three hours 12 minutes behind Osaka. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Osaka to KTM. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Osaka to KTM that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KIX and KTM include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from central Osaka to KIX is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are near Kansai International Airport. They're an especially great choice if you're catching an early flight.
67.95% of flights taking off from Kansai International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
ITM is approximately 16 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take 20 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Itami Airport the day before your Osaka to KTM flight:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.41%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Is around UKB 40 kilometres from central Osaka. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 45 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Kobe Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport flight:
UKB has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 85.15%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and touch down when it should.
The street address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport is R 3,455. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,456. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Osaka to KTM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
February is the quietest month for flights from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Kathmandu based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book an Osaka to KTM plane ticket departing in June if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kathmandu
Once you've booked your flight from Osaka to Tribhuvan International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery are must-visits when exploring Kathmandu.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Viewpoint, Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara.
Biratnagar is another essential stop in Nepal and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without visiting Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir.
