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How to get fromKathmandu Airport (KTM) to Dhankutāby plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Dhankutā by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Take the taxi from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    1h 57m
    $156–180

  2. Drive 378.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Dhankutācar car 378.8 km
    6h 24m
    $49–70

  3. Bus, taxi via Kalanki Dhungeadda

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    16h 5m
    $87–107

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Dhankutārideshare rideshare 378.8 km
    6h 24m

  5. Fly to Tumlingtar, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KTM - TMI
    2. Take the taxi from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    1h 36m
    $68–326

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Koteshwor to Damakbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Damak to Dhankutātaxi taxi
    16h 44m
    $87–107

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 323.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Dhankutā, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Dhankutā. However, you can fly to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) then take the taxi to Dhankutā. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Kalanki, take the bus to Damak, then take the taxi to Dhankutā.

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