Flying from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when reserving your flight from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu. The city operates in the UTC+5:47 timezone and is 12 hours 48 minutes ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to KTM, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book a flight from Los Angeles to KTM with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and KTM include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
From the centre of Los Angeles, LAX is around 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to get there.
Searching for a handy hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Break up your flight from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Van Nuys Airport and KTM include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 34 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Los Angeles to KTM, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport from 378 € or travel return from just 806 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Los Angeles to KTM, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport. October is the most popular month to travel to Kathmandu. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Los Angeles to KTM for June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kathmandu to range from 17ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kathmandu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Kathmandu right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Los Angeles to Tribhuvan International Airport:
Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple are just two of the big attractions to put on your Kathmandu itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Boudhanath Stupa.
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