Flying from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is three hours 47 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KTM to ATH 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.
Travelling during a peak month such as November? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kathmandu Airport to Athens International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between KTM and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
51% of flights that take off from Kathmandu Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Kathmandu Airport from central Kathmandu, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to KTM? If you've booked an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Kathmandu Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Explore without limits with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Athens International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Athens in March.
Lock in your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KTM to ATH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've done Athens, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its popular sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.