Flying from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): What you need to know
Glasgow is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) taking off from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu. The city runs on the UTC+5:47 timezone and is five hours 47 minutes ahead of Glasgow.
Your flight from Glasgow to KTM won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Glasgow to KTM even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Glasgow International Airport:
70.07% of flights departing from Glasgow International Airport reach their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to KTM flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
76.7% of flights taking off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near KTM:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Spark Car to explore parts of Kathmandu that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Currently, RM3,492 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM6,116. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to KTM, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). October is the busiest month to travel to Kathmandu. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Glasgow to KTM plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kathmandu
Start your Kathmandu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Tribhuvan International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Himalaya Discovery are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Kathmandu itinerary.
Explore more of Nepal
You've visited Kathmandu, now it's time to explore other parts of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometres north-west to Pokhara to tick off its popular sights. From Viewpoint to Pokhara Lakeside and Sarangkot sunrise pokhara, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Nepal, head for Biratnagar, roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Kathmandu. Haleshi Mahadev Mandir, Birateshwor Shiva Temple and Shiva Mandir are key reasons to visit.