Flying from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Frankfurt is four hours 47 minutes behind Kathmandu and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your KTM to FRA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KTM and FRA include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, 295 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 761 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from KTM to FRA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from KTM to FRA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Tribhuvan International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near KTM? If you're boarding an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're arriving on a late Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near FRA:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
Before locking in your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KTM to FRA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.