Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is 13 hours 48 minutes ahead of Seattle and is in the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SEA to KTM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SEA and KTM:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is R 8,509. A round-trip fare right now is R 17,407. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SEA to KTM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SEA to KTM.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA land on time.
To reach Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you have a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KTM:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and discover parts of Kathmandu that aren't the typical tourist stops. Browse the options available from Spark Car.
Booking your ride from Kathmandu Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kathmandu in March.
Book your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you'd like to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SEA to KTM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Patan is another sought-after destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without seeing Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.