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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Ilam by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the taxi from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Ilamtaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    $184–210

  2. Bus, taxi via Kakarbhitta

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Kakarvittabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kakarvitta to Ilamtaxi taxi
    17h 24m
    $40–72

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Birtamodebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Birtamode to Ilamtaxi taxi
    16h 1m
    $47–57

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Ilamrideshare rideshare 451.9 km
    7h 51m

  5. Drive 451.9 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Ilamcar car 451.9 km
    7h 51m
    $58–84

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 357.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Ilam. However, you can fly to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) then take the taxi to Ilam. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Kalanki, take the bus to Birtamode, then take the taxi to Ilam.

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