Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is two hours 47 minutes ahead of Jeddah.
Leave plenty of time to catch your JED to KTM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and KTM:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight is $285. A return ticket right now is $729. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JED to KTM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JED to KTM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that take off from JED reach their destination without delay.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Reserve a hotel close to KTM if you have a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that don't always get the spotlight.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to central Kathmandu has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the busiest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Kathmandu in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to KTM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've visited Kathmandu, now it's time to discover other parts of Nepal. Travel around 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its top attractions. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, your itinerary will be busy.
Patan is another favourite destination in Nepal and is around 6 kilometres south of Kathmandu. No trip is complete without seeing Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.