Tribhuvan International Airport – KTM Kathmandu
The Tribhuvan International Airport is known as the sole international airport in Nepal. It is a major public airport that is located in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal and serves as a hub for some Nepalese airlines and more than 30 international airlines connected Nepal to destinations in Asia and the Middle East. Its airport code, KTM, stands for Nepal capital and largest city’s name Kathmandu. Since 1949 and being Gauchaur Airport, the airport served as an airfield. In 1955, it was inaugurated by King Mahendra and renamed Tribhuvan Airport in memory of his father. In 1964, it was again renamed as Tribhuvan International Airport. As of 2018, the airport has handled 7,190,238 passengers.
Best Time to Visit
The KTM-Tribhuvan International Airport has two public terminals one is for international and the other for domestic routes. There is also a separate terminal for VIP guests where state representatives are welcome. The airport has a single concrete runway. Some of the best cities to go from Tribhuvan International Airport include Burhanilkantha, Pharping, and Kirtipur.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) features a nearby airport hotel, the Meridian Suite Hotel, which is only 500 meters away from the airport. Other KTM Kathmandu Airport hotels located nearby, include the 5-star The Dwarika’s Hotel and the comfy but budget-friendly Hotel Kaze Darbar, which both are around 2 km away from the airport.
Another airport also serves Nepal is the Bharatpur Airport (BHR), which caters domestic flights from Bharatpur City, Chitwan District, Province No. 3 in Nepal.
On this page it is easy to search for Kathmandu, Nepal airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KTM airport. Most of these KTM hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Kathmandu, Nepal motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the KTM airport are Guhyeshwari Temple, Bajrayogini Temple, and Garden of Dreams.
