Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is three hours 47 minutes ahead of Helsinki.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HEL to KTM flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and KTM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
£260 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. A return flight starts from £586. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from HEL to KTM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport land at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HEL.
To get to Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KTM:
Venture beyond Kathmandu and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Kathmandu Airport rental car from Spark Car.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Kathmandu Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Kathmandu Airport is approximately 6 kms (4 miles) from the centre of Kathmandu. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to KTM in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kathmandu. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the north-west, popular attractions include Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kms (4 miles) south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.