Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is three hours 47 minutes ahead of Cairo and is in the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your CAI to KTM flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Kathmandu Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and KTM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Currently, $398 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $794. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CAI to KTM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Cairo Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of all flights leaving Cairo Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cairo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CAI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cairo Airport to Kathmandu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you have a late Cairo Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Pick up a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore corners of Kathmandu that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Spark Car.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Kathmandu Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Cairo Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kathmandu in March.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairo Airport to Kathmandu Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAI to KTM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Nepal, consider Patan, about 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are highlights.