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How to get fromCairns to Kathmanduby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Kathmandu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNS - KTM
    20h 51m
    $390–2,000

  2. Fly to Simara Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane plane CNS - SIF
    2. Take the taxi from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kathmandutaxi taxi
    25h 32m
    $991–2,984

Cairns (CNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,189.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 51m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Singapore Airlines and Druk Air fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 5 times a week.

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