Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu three hours 47 minutes ahead of Helsinki.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HEL and KTM:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, ج.م. 12,573 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 29,846. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to KTM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to KTM.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're landing on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near KTM:
Venture beyond Kathmandu and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car from Spark Car.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kathmandu in February.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to KTM in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Nepal, head for Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are key highlights.