Travelling from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu one hour 47 minutes ahead of Sharjah.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights. The 02:25 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest available. Air Arabia operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SHJ to KTM flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Kathmandu (and then discovering more of Nepal!) is easy with Air Arabia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Air Arabia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates SHJ to KTM flights is Air Arabia. Its services arrive as planned 74.15% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SHJ and KTM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is 131 €. A return ticket is currently 324 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SHJ to KTM.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SHJ to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
76% of flights departing from Sharjah Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SHJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you have a late Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and discover parts of Kathmandu that most visitors tend to miss. Book your wheels with Spark Car.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kathmandu Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Kathmandu. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sharjah Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SHJ to KTM in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Nepal, consider Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are key reasons to visit.
