Travelling from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu 17 minutes ahead of Dehradun.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DED to KTM flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Many travellers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between DED and KTM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Right now, $124 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $352. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from DED to KTM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
When it comes to Dehra Dun Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Dehra Dun Airport from central Dehradun, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DED? If you're catching an early flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and explore corners of Kathmandu that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Spark Car.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to central Kathmandu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Kathmandu. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Dehra Dun Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DED to KTM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Start your sightseeing at Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
