Flying from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu. The city runs on the UTC+5:47 timezone and is two hours 12 minutes behind Beijing.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Beijing to KTM.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to KTM leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 27 kms (17 miles) from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Beijing Capital International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK land on schedule 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Check out these connections between Beijing Daxing International Airport and KTM:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You can reach PKX from the centre of Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to KTM flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Most flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport land at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near KTM:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
Getting from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Central Kathmandu is around 6 kms (4 miles) from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is £133. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £253. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to KTM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Beijing to KTM.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). February is the busiest month to visit Kathmandu. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Beijing to KTM plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kathmandu
After booking your flight from Beijing to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kathmandu:
There are loads of things to do in Kathmandu when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Kathmandu Durbar Square followed by Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many places in Nepal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kathmandu. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the northwest, its best attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 241 kms (150 miles) southeast of Kathmandu, Biratnagar is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and ISKCON Jaljala.