Travelling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is one hour 47 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Choose from 34 weekly Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 00:55 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight available. Nepal Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your KTM to DXB flight.
During popular months like November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport, so jetting off to Dubai (and then discovering more of the United Arab Emirates!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
Nepal Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering KTM to DXB flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between KTM and DXB include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Of all flights departing from Kathmandu Airport, 51% land on time at their destination.
Kathmandu Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to KTM:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel near DXB if you're on a late Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Dubai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to explore Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KTM to DXB around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've done Dubai, now it's time to discover more of the United Arab Emirates. Travel about 23 kilometres north-east to Sharjah to tick off its leading attractions. From Rain Room to Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are among its highlights.
