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How to get fromChiang Mai to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)by plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Kathmandu Airport (KTM) by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNX - KTM
    5h 30m
    $260–380

  2. Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CEI - KTM
    11h 40m
    $236–575

  3. Drive 2,594.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)car car 2,594.7 km
    41h 42m
    $332–479

  4. Minivan to Sukhothai Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 to Sukhothai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane THS - KTM
    14h 56m
    $247–514

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,706.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal?

Thai AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 5 times a day.

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