Flying from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu two hours 47 minutes ahead of Dammam.
Flights from DMM to KTM start from 01:00 — the earliest with Nepal Airlines. The latest departure is at 02:00 with Himalaya Airlines. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DMM to KTM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Himalaya Airlines offers direct flights from Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kathmandu — and maybe even more of Nepal if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Himalaya Airlines on this route.
Nepal Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers DMM to KTM flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DMM and KTM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
$279 is the lowest price for a one-way Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. A return flight starts from $502. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from DMM to KTM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Dammam Airport (DMM)
84% of flights leaving Dammam Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of DMM.
Dammam Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel close to KTM if you're on a late Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Kathmandu and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car from Spark Car.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kathmandu Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Kathmandu in March.
When booking your flight from Dammam Airport to Kathmandu Airport, consider the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DMM to KTM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've seen Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Travel around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its leading attractions. From Phewa Lake to Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Patan is another well-known destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without experiencing Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.