Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | June | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
Average price | $1,196 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
Return from | $1,875 | From Auckland Intl to Kathmandu Tribhuvan |
One-way from | $783 | One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) |
Auckland Intl
Kathmandu Tribhuvan
2 stops
46h 25mKathmandu Tribhuvan
Auckland Intl
1 stop
16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Auckland Intl
Kathmandu Tribhuvan
2 stops
33h 20mKathmandu Tribhuvan
Auckland Intl
2 stops
33h 00mSingapore Airlines
Auckland Intl
Kathmandu Tribhuvan
2 stops
29h 55mKathmandu Tribhuvan
Auckland Intl
2 stops
24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Auckland Intl
Kathmandu Tribhuvan
1 stop
18h 05mKathmandu Tribhuvan
Auckland Intl
1 stop
17h 14mMalaysia Airlines
Auckland Intl
Kathmandu Tribhuvan
1 stop
28h 10mKathmandu Tribhuvan
Auckland Intl
1 stop
27h 05mEmirates
Auckland Intl
Kathmandu Tribhuvan
1 stop
28h 20mKathmandu Tribhuvan
Auckland Intl
1 stop
16h 30mSingapore Airlines
January
$1,694
February
$1,825
March
$1,785
April
$1,958
May
$1,621
June
$1,853
July
$1,918
August
$1,856
September
$1,884
October
$1,848
November
$1,848
December
$2,003
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kathmandu. Flying to Kathmandu in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
AKL - KTM Price | $1,622 - $2,370 |
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KTM Temperature | 10 - 23 °C |
KTM Rainfall | 0 - 370 mm |
Flights to Kathmandu, Nepal, take different lengths of time depending on your departure city in New Zealand. For example, if you were to depart from the north of the country, in Auckland, then you could expect your journey time to be around 18h 20m in total. From further south in the country, in a city such as Wellington, you could expect your journey to take slightly longer, at roughly 20h 20m, whereas a flight from Christchurch would get you to your destination in about 18h 20m. These flights tend to take the best part of a day, as there is the requirement of at least one transfer along the way.
Unfortunately, you are not able to fly directly from New Zealand to Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Kathmandu. That being said there are still many great Kathmandu flight deals that you can find. For instance, if you are flying from Auckland Airport (AKL), then you can reach your destination indirectly, with one required stop. This layover is most likely to be at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). If you were to fly from Christchurch Airport (CHC), then you would normally be required to stop at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), whereas flights from Wellington Airport (WLG) normally need a layover at Christchurch Airport and Changi Airport before continuing to Kathmandu.
You can reach the centre of Kathmandu with ease from Kathmandu Airport. You could opt to get a taxi from the front of the airport, which tends to take around 15min in total. Alternatively, you can book a journey through a ride-sharing app, which might be cheaper and take a similar time. For those that want more flexibility on their journey to the city centre, you can get a car hire from the airport as well. Should your luggage not be too heavy, then there is also the possibility to walk from the airport to downtown, generally taking just over 1h.
Exploring Kathmandu is great fun and, with there being so much to do, it is a good idea to plan your trip before you arrive. For instance, you could start by heading to Boudhanath Stupa, which is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Next up, check out Swayambhunath Temple, a Buddhist chaitya that was built over 2,000 years ago. Then get to know the neighbourhood of Thamel, which is one of the most diverse parts of the city. Next on your itinerary should be Garden of Dreams, or Garden of Six Seasons, a neoclassical garden that was built over 100 years ago. Then you can get away from it all at Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, which is formed of dense, lush greenery and home to many species of wildlife.
New Zealand citizens need to ensure they have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond their arrival date in Nepal. You will need a visa too, but this can be obtained upon arrival for a 90-day period.
Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM), located 4.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Kathmandu.