Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Kathmandu is one hour 47 minutes ahead of Dubai and follows the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Flights from DXB to KTM start from 02:05 — the earliest with flydubai. The last departure is at 18:10 with flydubai. Overall, you can choose from 34 weekly Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport, so jetting off to Kathmandu (and then seeing more parts of Nepal!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
Among carriers operating DXB to KTM flights, flydubai has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and KTM include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
ر.ق. 514 is the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,184. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to KTM.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DXB to KTM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near KTM:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore parts of Kathmandu that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Spark Car.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Kathmandu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Kathmandu Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Kathmandu, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to KTM in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Nepal just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Patan is another standout destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No journey is complete without dropping by Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.
