Flying from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok one hour 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
Flights from KTM to BKK start at 00:25 — the first with Thai Airways International. The last departure is at 13:30 with Thai Airways International. Overall, you can choose from 17 weekly Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your KTM to BKK flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Bangkok (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is a breeze with Nepal Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Nepal Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for KTM to BKK flights is Thai Airways International.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KTM and BKK:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
ر.ق. 555 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 1,040. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from KTM to BKK, book your trip eight months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Central Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near KTM:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and discover more of Bangkok and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KTM to BKK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Bangkok, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to tick off its leading attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Chon Buri is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No journey is complete without seeing Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.