Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu five hours 12 minutes behind Sydney.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and KTM include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
At the moment, $569 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,275. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to KTM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SYD to KTM.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney Airport, 66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel close to KTM if you have a late Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Start your adventure sooner with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kathmandu in March.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to KTM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its leading sights. From Phewa Lake to Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Patan is another sought-after destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without experiencing Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.