Traveling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 25 minutes.
Flights from KTM to JKR start from 08:40 — the earliest with Buddha Air. The last service of the day is at 19:00 with Buddha Air. In total, you can choose from 60 weekly Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your KTM to JKR flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like November? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Buddha Air is your gateway to exploring Janakpur (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Nepal!). Check out the direct flights from Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Buddha Air.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)
$63 is the lowest price for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport flight. A return flight starts at $125. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from KTM to JKR, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KTM to JKR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport.
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Of all flights departing from Kathmandu Airport, 51% touch down on time at their destination.
Kathmandu Airport is about 6 kilometers from central Kathmandu. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to KTM:
Arriving at Janakpur Airport (JKR)
Consider booking a hotel close to JKR if you're catching a late Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
When to fly to Janakpur Airport (JKR)
April is the busiest month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Janakpur in March.
Lock in your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Janakpur Airport for April if you want to go to Janakpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KTM to JKR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
Janakpur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nepal you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometers north-west of Janakpur, a visit to Kathmandu will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa.
Pokhara is another favorite destination in Nepal and is around 257 kilometers north-west of Janakpur. No journey is complete without visiting Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
