Flying from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu's timezone is UTC+5:47, which makes Kathmandu 17 minutes ahead of Jaipur.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JAI to KTM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between JAI and KTM include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Kolkata Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight is ر.ق. 381. A round-trip fare right now is ر.ق. 872. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JAI to KTM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from JAI to KTM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
Handy information about Jaipur Airport (JAI)
Of all flights leaving Jaipur Airport, 67% land on time at their destination.
Jaipur Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Jaipur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near JAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Consider staying in a hotel near KTM if you're catching a late Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Start your adventure sooner with a Kathmandu Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore beyond Kathmandu's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kathmandu in March.
Lock in your flight from Jaipur Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you'd like to visit Kathmandu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JAI to KTM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nepal you should also see. Around 145 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
If you want to check out another major destination in Nepal, head for Patan, roughly 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are among the biggest draws.
