Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Kathmandu Airport Transfer Guide
Tribhuvan International Airport is about 6 km from central Kathmandu. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is about 6 km from central Kathmandu. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 6 km
- Cheapest way in
- Pathao
- Fastest
- Taxi
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Where can your driver take you from KTM?
Transfers you can pre-book from Kathmandu airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from KTM into Kathmandu
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pathao / InDrive app | 20-45 min | Best value app-based |
| Prepaid taxi (from official kiosk) | 20-45 min | Fixed + reliable |
| Airport taxi (negotiate) | 20-45 min | If skilled at haggling |
| Hotel shuttle (pre-arranged) | 20-45 min | Hassle-free arrival |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Kathmandu airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Kathmandu
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Kathmandu.
From landing to the door
How your Kathmandu pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Tribhuvan International Airport from central Kathmandu?+
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is about 6 km from central Kathmandu. Fastest way in: Taxi.
What is the cheapest way from KTM into Kathmandu?+
Pathao. Our Kathmandu airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from KTM?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Kathmandu: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
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Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Kathmandu.
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