Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) taking off from here.
Kathmandu is eight hours 48 minutes ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, which is in the UTC+5:47 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to KTM, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Whether you're eager to explore a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to KTM.
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
When it comes to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.57% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rio De Janeiro to KTM flight? Relax in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78.67%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and explore corners of Kathmandu that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Spark Car.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Currently, R 13,238 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 31,492. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to KTM, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to KTM.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). October is the busiest month to travel to Kathmandu. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to KTM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Kathmandu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Kathmandu right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tribhuvan International Airport:
Your trip to Kathmandu isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Viewpoint, Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu, Biratnagar is another essential stop in Nepal. No visit is complete without checking out Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir.
