Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is nine hours 48 minutes ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Your YOW to KTM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, 683 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.282 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to KTM, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that take off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YOW:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you have a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KTM:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
Booking your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Kathmandu. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from YOW to KTM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've visited Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its top sights. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Nepal, consider Patan, about 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are key highlights.