Traveling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): what you need to know
Kathmandu is four hours 47 minutes ahead of Milan and is in the UTC+5:47 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MXP to KTM flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and KTM:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
$352 is the best price for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $789. These prices may change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MXP to KTM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MXP to KTM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
68.23% of flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometers from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MXP? If you've booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Go beyond Kathmandu and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can grab a Tribhuvan International Airport rental car from Spark Car.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tribhuvan International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to central Kathmandu
From Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
September is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kathmandu in February.
The warmest month in Kathmandu is June, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to KTM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Nepal
You've visited Kathmandu, now it's time to discover more of Nepal. Travel about 145 kilometers north-west to Pokhara to check off its must-visit sights. From Phewa Lake to Sarangkot and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 6 kilometers south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favorite stop in Nepal. No visit is complete without checking out Aspur Agro Farm, Pimbahaa Pukhoo and Rajib Handicraft.
