Travelling from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Tokyo has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is three hours 12 minutes behind Tokyo. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tokyo to KTM, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to KTM. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Haneda Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Haneda Airport, data shows 73.52% of flights complete their journey on time.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Think about setting out from Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book a direct Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) plane ticket with departures from here.
Nepal Airlines has direct flights from Tokyo to KTM departing from NRT. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Nepal Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from NRT to KTM.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport. Check out these connections between Narita International Airport and KTM:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
NRT is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to KTM flight:
70.53% of flights departing Narita International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KTM and turn out the lights sooner:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, R 3,314 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,187. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Tokyo to KTM, book your plane ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing cheap Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Tokyo to KTM.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
October is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Visit Kathmandu in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Tokyo to KTM plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Kathmandu
Start your Kathmandu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Tribhuvan International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery are top sights which should be on every Kathmandu itinerary.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Nepal you should also see. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Viewpoint, Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara.
Biratnagar is another sought-after destination in Nepal and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without experiencing Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir.
