Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is three hours 12 minutes behind Fukuoka.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FUK to KTM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Kathmandu Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between FUK and KTM:
Incheon International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
$285 is the best price for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Return flights start at $547. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from FUK to KTM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kathmandu Airport.
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Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
81% of flights leaving Fukuoka Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from FUK.
To reach Fukuoka Airport from central Fukuoka, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near FUK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kathmandu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
If you're landing on a late Fukuoka Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near KTM:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and explore parts of Kathmandu that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Spark Car.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kathmandu Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Kathmandu Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes around 40 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kathmandu Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kathmandu in March.
Lock in your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to go to Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FUK to KTM sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Nepal waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometers north-west of Kathmandu, a trip to Pokhara will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Nepal, consider Patan, about 6 kilometers south of Kathmandu. Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu are key reasons to visit.