Travelling from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Around 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu 17 minutes ahead of Varanasi.
Flights from VNS to KTM start at 09:30 — the first with Buddha Air. The last departure is at 09:30 with Buddha Air. Overall, there are three weekly Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your VNS to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Kathmandu (and then seeing more of Nepal!) is a cinch with Buddha Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Buddha Air.
How to find the cheapest flights from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Currently, $189 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $437. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from VNS to KTM, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from VNS to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Varanasi Airport (VNS)
Of all flights departing from Varanasi Airport, 53% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Varanasi Airport from central Varanasi, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near VNS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore corners of Kathmandu that aren't on a typical itinerary. Book your wheels with Spark Car.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Kathmandu Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Kathmandu. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Varanasi Airport to Kathmandu Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VNS to KTM in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.