Flying from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is ten hours 48 minutes ahead of St Louis and observes the UTC+5:47 timezone.
To ensure you get on your STL to KTM flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Right now, $1,112 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,049. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from STL to KTM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STL to KTM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights that take off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central St Louis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to STL? If you're boarding an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Venture beyond Kathmandu and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car from Spark Car.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Kathmandu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is February, while September is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from STL to KTM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Pokhara is just one of the many cities in Nepal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Kathmandu. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Phewa Lake, Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.