Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is nine hours 48 minutes ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RDU to KTM flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
R 7,150 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 15,927. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to KTM, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Consider booking a hotel near KTM if you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and explore parts of Kathmandu that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Spark Car.
Reserving your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kathmandu in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU 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
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore more of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its leading attractions. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. No visit is complete without checking out Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
