Travelling from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is 42 minutes behind Yangon and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Your RGN to KTM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Yangon Airport to Kathmandu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RGN and KTM include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Currently, 215 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Yangon Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 510 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RGN to KTM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Yangon Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RGN to KTM.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Yangon Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about Yangon Airport (RGN)
When it comes to Yangon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Yangon Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Yangon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RGN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Yangon Airport to Kathmandu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late Yangon 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 relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KTM:
Travel where the road takes you with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Spark Car to explore beyond Kathmandu's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport to the centre of Kathmandu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Yangon Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kathmandu in March.
Lock in your flight from Yangon Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to visit Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RGN to KTM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Nepal waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Nepal, consider Patan, about 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are key reasons to visit.