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Find the most important information about Kathmandu Airport: Flights, Departures, Arrivals, Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Plan your travel to Kathmandu Airport with the information provided in this guide.


Tribhuvan International Airport (IATA: KTM, ICAO: VNKT), formerly known as Gauchaur Airport, is currently the single international airport in Nepal and serves its capital, Kathmandu.


Kathmandu Airport is located in the Kathmandu Valley, about 5 km (3.1 miles) from the city centre. Kathmandu Airport works as a hub for Nepal Airlines, Guna Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, Buddha Air, Shree Airlines, Saurya Airlines, Sita Air, Tara Air and Yeti Airlines.

During 2020, Tribhuvan Airport registered 2,562,182 passengers. An important decrease due to coronavirus crisis. 

In 2021, Tribhuvan Airport registered 5,033,871 passengers. 

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  • Tribhuvan International Airport serves Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
    Tribhuvan International Airport serves Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu Airport has a couple of passenger terminals.
    Kathmandu Airport has a couple of passenger terminals.
  • Kathmandu Airport International Terminal hosts flights mainly from Asia and Middle East.
    Kathmandu Airport International Terminal hosts flights mainly from Asia and Middle East.
  • Kathmandu in Nepal is known as the City of Temples.
    Kathmandu in Nepal is known as the City of Temples.

    Terminals
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    Kathmandu Airport consists of a couple of passenger terminals:

    - International Terminal

    - Domestic Terminal

    Facilities and Services
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    See some of the Services and Amenities at Tribhuvan International Airport:

    - ATMs
    - Currency exchange
    - Duty free stores
    - Nursing rooms
    - Snack shop
    - Information desk
    - Medical services
    - Post office

    Contact

    Address: Ring Rd, Kathmandu 44600, NEPAL

    Phone: +977 1 4113033

    Transport
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    Take a look at the transportation options at Kathmandu Airport:


    Bus: Local buses serve the airport.

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    Taxi: Transfer to Kathmandu city centre from 15 minutes by taxi.

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    Car Rental: To rent a car at Kathmandu Airport is a good idea.
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    About Kathmandu

    Kathmandu is the capital and largest city in Nepal. It is also known as the City of Temples and is home of the oldest known Pagoda, Pashupatinath Temple, at an elevation of 1,400 metres.


    The city has so much to offer since it is home of seven world heritage sites: The Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka, Patan and Bhaktapur, the Stupas of Swayambhunath and Baudhanath, and the temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan.

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