Flying from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Seattle. Check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when booking your flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Kathmandu is 12 hours 48 minutes ahead of Seattle. Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, which follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Seattle to KTM.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to KTM leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
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The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to KTM flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel near KTM if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Kathmandu and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car from Spark Car.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Right now, $635 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,502. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to KTM. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Kathmandu. October is when most people book flights from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Seattle to KTM flight ticket departing in June if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC.
More about Kathmandu
Start your Kathmandu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Tribhuvan International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery are essential stops on your Kathmandu itinerary.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Travel around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its leading sights. From Viewpoint to Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Nepal, head for Biratnagar, roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu. Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir are among its highlights.