Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Kathmandu is two hours 47 minutes ahead of Kuwait and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Flights from KWI to KTM start from 04:50 — the earliest with Himalaya Airlines. The last departure is at 23:05 with Jazeera Airways. Overall, there are 29 weekly Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KWI 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.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Kathmandu (and then other parts of Nepal) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Himalaya Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier operating KWI to KTM flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between KWI and KTM include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is 78 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 129 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KWI to KTM.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KWI to KTM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
81.62% of flights leaving Kuwait International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from KWI.
Central Kuwait to Kuwait International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near KWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and discover parts of Kathmandu that aren't in every guidebook. Browse the options available from Spark Car.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Kathmandu. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KWI to KTM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Nepal you should also see. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Patan is another well-known destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without seeing Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.