Flying from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Pokhara's main airport is Pokhara Airport (PKR). Check out your options for leaving from here when booking flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
25 minutes is the average duration of a direct Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
Pokhara and Kathmandu (where Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is located) share the UTC+5:47 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
The most popular route is from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), with 173 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from PKR to KTM is the 6:40am Buddha Air option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 7:20pm with Buddha Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Pokhara to KTM.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Pokhara
Pokhara Airport (PKR)
You can take a direct flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) out of Pokhara Airport (PKR).
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport out of PKR include:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PKR and KTM is Buddha Air.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Yeti Airlines.
PKR is around 6 kilometres from central Pokhara. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
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About Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
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Getting from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, central Kathmandu is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
$164 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Return flights start from $328. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
February is the busiest month for flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Plan your visit to Kathmandu in December for a more low-key escape.
Book a Pokhara to KTM plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 19ºC.
More about Kathmandu
Once you've booked your flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Kathmandu when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Kathmandu Durbar Square followed by Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 241 kilometres southeast of Kathmandu, Biratnagar is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and ISKCON Jaljala.