Traveling from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu 17 minutes ahead of Bagdogra.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IXB to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between IXB and KTM include:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
$81 is the lowest price for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Return flights start at $225. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from IXB to KTM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IXB to KTM.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bagdogra Airport, data shows 73.66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Bagdogra Airport is around 3 miles from central Bagdogra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near IXB. Whether you have an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Consider staying in a hotel near KTM if you're on a late Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that most tourists miss.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to central Kathmandu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is February, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 63ºF and 82ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 37ºF and 64ºF. Look for cheap tickets from IXB to KTM sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Nepal waiting to be discovered. Around 90 miles north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Patan is another essential stop in Nepal and is around 4 miles south of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without experiencing Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
