Traveling from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Shanghai is two hours 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu, where Tribhuvan International Airport is located. Shanghai follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your KTM to Shanghai flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from KTM to Shanghai. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
KTM is around 3 kilometers from central Kathmandu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near KTM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Shanghai
$196 is currently the best price for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai flight. A return flight ticket starts from $331. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from KTM to Shanghai, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai ticket.
There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from KTM to Shanghai.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometers. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Go beyond Shanghai and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your flight from KTM to Shanghai. Rates generally rise closer to your departure date.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. Following your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your KTM to Shanghai flight:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and set off toward new discoveries with your own set of wheels. Hertz is just moments from arrivals, so you can hit the road without delay.
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Secure your ride from SHA as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Travel to Shanghai during peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from KTM to Shanghai around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are top sights which should feature on every Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
Puyang is another well-known destination in China and is around 241 kilometers south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
