Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport lies roughly 6 kilometres east of central Kathmandu, in the Bagmati Province of Nepal. It serves as the country's sole international gateway and primary domestic hub, handling the vast majority of Nepal's air traffic. The airport was established in 1949 and has been progressively modernised, remaining the critical link between Nepal and the wider world.
About Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport lies roughly 6 kilometres east of central Kathmandu, in the Bagmati Province of Nepal. It serves as the country's sole international gateway and primary domestic hub, handling the vast majority of Nepal's air traffic. The airport was established in 1949 and has been progressively modernised, remaining the critical link between Nepal and the wider world.
The airport operates one international terminal and one domestic terminal. A single runway, oriented roughly east–west at an elevation of around 1,338 metres above sea level, handles all traffic. Operations run around the clock, though mountain weather frequently affects scheduling. A long-discussed second international terminal has been in planning and phased development for a number of years.
Overview
Tribhuvan International Airport lies roughly 6 kilometres east of central Kathmandu, in the Bagmati Province of Nepal. It serves as the country's sole international gateway and primary domestic hub, handling the vast majority of Nepal's air traffic. The airport was established in 1949 and has been progressively modernised, remaining the critical link between Nepal and the wider world.
Airlines
Nepal Airlines serves as the national flag carrier based here. Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines dominate domestic routes. Internationally, carriers including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India, IndiGo, and several Gulf and Southeast Asian airlines maintain regular services to Kathmandu, reflecting the airport's role as a trekking and pilgrimage destination hub.
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FAQ
Tribhuvan International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, Nepal (Asia), at coordinates 27.700°, 85.360°.
- Its IATA code is KTM and its ICAO code is VNKT.
- Tribhuvan International Airport serves Kathmandu, Nepal. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Tribhuvan International Airport operates on Asia/Kathmandu local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Tribhuvan International Airport sits at latitude 27.700° and longitude 85.360°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from KTM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for KTM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from KTM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ, मध्यमाञ्चल, 44600, Nepal, the phone number is +977 1-4113033, the official website is http://www.tiairport.com.np/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Nepal. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.