Travelling from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 25 minutes.
Flights from KTM to JKR start at 07:45 — the first with Buddha Air. The latest departure is at 17:55 with Buddha Air. In total, there are 393 weekly Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your KTM to JKR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Buddha Air has direct flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Janakpur — and maybe even more of Nepal if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Buddha Air.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport flight is 49 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 95 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KTM to JKR.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Central Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to KTM? If you're boarding an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Janakpur Airport (JKR)
Consider booking a hotel close to JKR if you have a late Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to central Janakpur
From Janakpur Airport, Janakpur is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Janakpur Airport (JKR)
May is the most popular month for flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Janakpur in February.
Book your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Janakpur Airport for April if you'd like to go to Janakpur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KTM to JKR in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Janakpur. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Nepal, consider Pokhara, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Janakpur. Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave are the start of reasons to visit.
