Travelling from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is 17 minutes ahead of Patna.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PAT to KTM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PAT and KTM:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
At the moment, ج.م. 6,737 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 13,326. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from PAT to KTM, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PAT to KTM.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT)
Of the departures from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, 77.64% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport from central Patna, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near PAT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Consider staying in a hotel near KTM if you're on a late Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car and discover corners of Kathmandu that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Spark Car.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to the centre of Kathmandu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is February, while September is the most popular. Pick the best 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 temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PAT to KTM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've visited Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other corners of Nepal. Journey about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to check off its leading attractions. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another essential stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
