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How to get fromKathmandu to Cairnsby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Cairns by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KTM - CNS
    17h 34m
    $470–2,400

  2. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SIF - CNS
    22h 27m
    $973–4,545

  3. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BHR - CNS
    25h 9m
    $489–2,409

  4. Taxi to Janakpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Janakpur Airport (JKR)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane JKR - CNS
    22h 55m
    $663–2,551

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,187.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 34m

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

Singapore Airlines flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a week.

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