Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu one hour 47 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Every week, there are 87 Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, take the 00:30 flydubai flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 18:10 with flydubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Kathmandu (and then other corners of Nepal) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Flydubai has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates DXB to KTM flights is flydubai. Its services arrive without delay 71.07% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and KTM:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Currently, 102 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 241 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DXB to KTM, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DXB to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Drive into your next adventure with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore Kathmandu and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Kathmandu in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to KTM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Nepal, consider Patan, about 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are key reasons to visit.