Istanbul to Kathmandu (IST–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TK726
TK Turkish
333
8:45 PM
+03
6:35 AM+1
+0545
7h 5m
50%
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TK727
TK Turkish
333
8:00 AM
+0545
1:25 PM
+03
8h 10m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEL New Delhi 9h 18m 6ETK → 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
DOH Doha 9h 56m MHQRTK → QR Doha (DOH) to Kathmandu flights
DXB Dubai 10h 35m BIEKFZ → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Kathmandu flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h EYGAJU → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kathmandu flights
SHJ Sharjah 11h 7m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Kathmandu flights
DAC Dhaka 15h 5m TK → BG Dhaka (DAC) to Kathmandu flights
BOM Mumbai 15h 10m 6ETK → 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Kathmandu flights
CMB Colombo 15h 15m TK → UL Colombo (CMB) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 15h 37m MHTK → MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 16h 15m 3UCZ → 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Istanbul to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,298 mi 7h 5m nonstop +2.75h ahead

IST–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,298 miles in approximately 7h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IST–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 5 333 7h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IST to KTM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEL ~9h 18m DOH ~9h 56m DXB ~10h 35m AUH ~11h 0m SHJ ~11h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,062
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.75h
Kathmandu is 2.75 hours ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 8.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
3,298 mi / 5,307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance3,298 mi / 5,307 km
Flight time7h 5m
Time difference+2.75 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: KTM
Full nameTribhuvan International Airport
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from İstanbul Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 7h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 3,298 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IST to KTM: Turkish Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Indira Gandhi, Hamad and Dubai.
Kathmandu is 2.75 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from KTM to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IST to KTM

İstanbul Airport (IST) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IST to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IST to KTM is about 7 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,298 miles (5,307 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indira Gandhi, Hamad and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.