Flying from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main departure points in Washington DC.
Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu. The city operates in the UTC+5:47 timezone and is 9 hours 48 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to KTM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport, check out these options when taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in about 51 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your flight from Washington DC to KTM:
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to the centre of Kathmandu is about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
372 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport. Return flights start from 797 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Washington DC to KTM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
October is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kathmandu in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Kathmandu. The warmest month is June. Lock in your flights from Washington DC to KTM during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 3ºC and 18ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport.
More about Kathmandu
After locking in your flight from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa are major attractions which should feature on every Kathmandu itinerary.
Complete your Kathmandu trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Washington DC to Tribhuvan International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Kathmandu. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.