Kathmandu airport (KTM)

Tribhuvan International Airport, opened on 15 June 1955, is Nepal’s main international gateway. Due to traffic congestion, winter fog, and operating at full capacity, flights are frequently diverted to Gautam Buddha and Pokhara airports. A new international airport (Nijgadh International Airport) is planned for 2025. It operates domestic flights and routes to various destinations in Southeast Asia, the Far East, and the Middle East.

Official Website: tiairport.com.np - FACEBOOK - X

Number of Terminals – 2 – International Terminal and Domestic Terminal, open from 6:30 am to 0:30 am, connected by free shuttle buses every 20 minutes.

Annual passenger traffic: 9.5 million passengers went through in 2024.

Tel: +977 1411 3261 / 1411 3163 (International Terminal) / 1411 3299 (Domestic Terminal)

Information desks are located in the Departures Hall, next to the check-in counters, and near the airport entrance. Tourist information centre on the ground floor.

 Location

The airport is situated 6 km (3.7 miles) east of the city of Kathmandu.

Accommodation near Kathmandu airport (KTM)

There are several hotels near the premises, and they generally offer transport services for their guests. In the Arrivals Hall, there is a counter where bookings can be made.

Apex Business Hotel (0.2 km/0.1 miles)
Hotel Airport Deepshree (0.4 km/0.2 miles)
Prudential Hotel Nepal (0.4 km/0.2 miles)
Ganapati Airport Hotel (0.5 km/0.3 miles)
Airport Diana Hotel (0.6 km/0.4 miles)

  Booking accommodation

Car rental agencies

Sixt (Tel +977 1446 6655) offers car hire services from the airport, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Parking services at Kathmandu airport (KTM)

In front of the terminal buildings, there are short- and long-term parking spaces.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The facilities include ramps, adapted toilets, lifts, escalators, and priority lanes through the different control points. If a passenger requires special assistance, they should contact their airline in advance.