Tribhuvan International Airport – KTM Kathmandu
The Tribhuvan International Airport is known as the sole international airport in Nepal. It is a major public airport that is located in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal and serves as a hub for some Nepalese airlines and more than 30 international airlines connected Nepal to destinations in Asia and the Middle East. Its airport code, KTM, stands for Nepal capital and largest city’s name Kathmandu. Since 1949 and being Gauchaur Airport, the airport served as an airfield. In 1955, it was inaugurated by King Mahendra and renamed Tribhuvan Airport in memory of his father. In 1964, it was again renamed as Tribhuvan International Airport. As of 2018, the airport has handled 7,190,238 passengers.
Best Time to Visit
The KTM-Tribhuvan International Airport has two public terminals one is for international and the other for domestic routes. There is also a separate terminal for VIP guests where state representatives are welcome. The airport has a single concrete runway. Some of the best cities to go from Tribhuvan International Airport include Burhanilkantha, Pharping, and Kirtipur.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) features a nearby airport hotel, the Meridian Suite Hotel, which is only 500 meters away from the airport. Other KTM Kathmandu Airport hotels located nearby, include the 5-star The Dwarika’s Hotel and the comfy but budget-friendly Hotel Kaze Darbar, which both are around 2 km away from the airport.
Another airport also serves Nepal is the Bharatpur Airport (BHR), which caters domestic flights from Bharatpur City, Chitwan District, Province No. 3 in Nepal.
On this page it is easy to search for Kathmandu, Nepal airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KTM airport.
Most of these KTM
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Kathmandu, Nepal
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KTM airport are Guhyeshwari Temple, Bajrayogini Temple, and Garden of Dreams.
Map of Kathmandu, Nepal Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:28 PM.
The temperature feels like 70.3 with a humidity level of 73 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 22 percent with visibility at 13.2 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:05 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Tuesday
5/21
Scattered clouds
71°F
High: 81°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 40%
Today
5/22
Moderate rain
73°F
High: 81°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 65%
Thursday
5/23
Moderate rain
74°F
High: 81°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 80%
Friday
5/24
Moderate rain
76°F
High: 84°F
Low: 69°F
Precipitation: 75%
Saturday
5/25
Heavy rain
77°F
High: 86°F
Low: 70°F
Precipitation: 90%
Sunday
5/26
Broken clouds
77°F
High: 86°F
Low: 71°F
Precipitation: 15%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Kathmandu, Nepal KTM airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KTM airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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