Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 15 minutes.
Kathmandu is three hours 12 minutes behind Seoul and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
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 ICN to KTM flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Korean Air is your ticket to exploring Kathmandu (and maybe even some other great parts of Nepal!). Check out the direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Korean Air.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier that offers ICN to KTM flights, with 73.33% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ICN and KTM:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
At the moment, 149 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 330 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ICN to KTM.
The cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ICN to KTM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
74% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Incheon International Airport from central Seoul, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ICN? If you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you're arriving on a late Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that don't always get the spotlight.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Incheon International Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ICN to KTM sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
You've done Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other parts of Nepal. Travel around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its popular sights. From Phewa Lake to Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Nepal, head for Patan, about 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are key highlights.