Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Flying during a popular month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between LYS and KTM:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Nepal, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LYS to KTM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
$516 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Return flights start at $1,241. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from LYS to KTM, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 47 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near LYS? If you're catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you have a late flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KTM:
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport to central Kathmandu takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
October is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kathmandu in February.
Book your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport for June if you want to visit Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to KTM in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 18ºC then.
More about Kathmandu
Start your Kathmandu trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from LYS to KTM, browse our hotel options including:
Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Kathmandu to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Boudhanath Stupa.
Complete your Kathmandu trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Tribhuvan International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Kathmandu.