Travelling from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Kathmandu is one hour 12 minutes behind Bangkok and follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Flights from DMK to KTM start from 11:00 — the earliest with Thai Lion Air. The last service of the day is at 12:00 with Thai AirAsia. In total, there are eight weekly Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your DMK to KTM flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Thai LionAir is your gateway to discovering Kathmandu (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Nepal!). Browse the direct flights from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Thai LionAir.
Among carriers operating DMK to KTM flights, Thai AirAsia is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DMK and KTM:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is $186. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $377. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from DMK to KTM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
60% of flights that leave from Don Mueang Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Don Mueang Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DMK? If you're catching an early flight from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Pick up a Kathmandu Airport rental car and discover corners of Kathmandu that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Spark Car.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Kathmandu Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kathmandu in March.
Book your flight from Don Mueang Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DMK to KTM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nepal you'll want to see. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Patan is another sought-after destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without experiencing Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.
