Travelling from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, making Kathmandu 17 minutes ahead of Madurai.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IXM to KTM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport is a well-known stop between IXM and KTM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is $211. A return fare right now is $504. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IXM to KTM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IXM to KTM.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Madurai Airport (IXM)
Of all flights leaving Madurai Airport, 71.91% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Madurai Airport from central Madurai, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near IXM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Travel where the road takes you with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore beyond Kathmandu's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the busiest month for flights from Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kathmandu in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Madurai Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXM to KTM in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
If you're eager to discover another side of Nepal, consider Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft are key highlights.
