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

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TK Turkish
333
8:00 AM
+0545
1:25 PM
+03
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TK726
TK Turkish
333
8:45 PM
+03
6:35 AM+1
+0545
7h 5m
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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 48m 6EAIKL → 6ETK New Delhi (DEL) to Istanbul flights
DOH Doha 10h 12m H9QRRA → MHQRTK Doha (DOH) to Istanbul flights
DXB Dubai 11h 5m EKFZH9 → BIEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul flights
SHJ Sharjah 11h 15m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Istanbul flights
DAC Dhaka 12h 20m BG → TK Dhaka (DAC) to Istanbul flights
CMB Colombo 15h 5m UL → TK Colombo (CMB) to Istanbul flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 43m RATG → TGTK Bangkok (BKK) to Istanbul flights
SIN Singapore 16h 40m SQ → MHNZSQ Singapore (SIN) to Istanbul flights
KUL Sepang 16h 45m H9MHOD → MHTK Sepang (KUL) to Istanbul flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 17h 3m CZ → CZTK Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Istanbul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kathmandu to Istanbul
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,298 mi 8h 10m nonstop -2.75h behind

KTM–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,298 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore KTM Routes IST Routes KTM Live Flights IST Live Flights
All flights from Istanbul (IST) Istanbul to Kathmandu flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KTM–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 5 333 8h10 – 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, KTM to IST direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
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 KTM to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DEL ~9h 48m DOH ~10h 12m GYD ~10h 59m DXB ~11h 5m DMM ~11h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,187
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
Istanbul is 2.75 hours behind Kathmandu.
KTM: +0545 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kathmandu, it's 3.25:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
3,298 mi / 5,307 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 10m gate to gate.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KTM–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kathmandu to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance3,298 mi / 5,307 km
Flight time8h 10m
Time difference-2.75 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KTM
Full nameTribhuvan International Airport
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KTM to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to İstanbul Airport take about 8h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 3,298 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KTM to IST: 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.
Istanbul is 2.75 hours behind Kathmandu.
Yes, return flights from IST to KTM 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 KTM to IST

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

KTM to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KTM to IST is about 8 hours 10 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.