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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kathmandu to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Kathmandu to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Kathmandu to Istanbul (KTM-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Kathmandu to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul.
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Expert advice for your flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
KTM

For a stress-free departure, use the prepaid taxi service outside KTM for clear rates and hassle-free transport to the city.

Read more about KTMby Daniel Scheffler
IST

The new M11 metro line connects IST to Istanbul city centre, operating from 6 am to midnight with frequent trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on KTM

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kathmandu to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Kathmandu, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport is April, where tickets cost £427 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £892 and £724 respectively.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kathmandu to Istanbul

Low season

January

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 55% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.

When to book flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kathmandu to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kathmandu to Istanbul flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kathmandu to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kathmandu to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kathmandu and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    You can catch a direct flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Kathmandu is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Kathmandu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Kathmandu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £465 or less one-way and £844 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kathmandu to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kathmandu Tribhuvan Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kathmandu Tribhuvan to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul

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