How to get fromKathmandu to Istanbulby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Istanbul by plane or taxi

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Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Istanbul (IST)plane KTM - IST
11h 35m
₺14,052–19,752
Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KTM - SAW
14h 18m
₺11,446–30,772
Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi
2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SIF - IST
15h 3m
₺26,217–84,969

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Istanbul (IST) flights

36Weekly Planes

11h 35mAverage Duration

₺11,164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,354.5 km
Duration: 11h 35m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Merdan Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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