Flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Turkish Airlines is the only airliner who offers flights between Tribhuvan and Istanbul Airport. The flight time is approximately 7 Hours 3 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 6.0 GMT at Tribhuvan.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
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Please see below the airlines that fly from Tribhuvan (KTM) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:05 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 5 a week with times that vary between 18:05 and 18:05.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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| Monday | 18:05
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| Tuesday | 18:05
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| Thursday | 18:05
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| Saturday | 18:05
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| Sunday | 18:05
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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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