Search Flights from Karachi to Kathmandu
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
1848
Km
|
2 hour
10 min
| Tribhuvan Intl. Airport |
Transportation to Karachi Airport from the City Center
You can reach Quaid–E–Azam International Airport from Karachi city center by using a bus or minibus. However, using a means of public transportation can make you lose time even though it is the most affordable transportation alternative. If you decide to use a faster transportation vehicle, you can get on a taxi. Renting a car is another option.
Car Rental
There are many car rental companies offering service in the city center. Most of them are local companies. In Pakistan, traffic is generally heavy and complicated. For this reason, tourists are advised to rent a car with a driver by contacting a reliable company. You can get help from your hotel about this issue before your travel. You should drive on the highway N5 and take the Jinnah Terminal Road in order to reach the airport. You can get to Quaid–E–Azam International Airport in about half an hour under normal traffic conditions by following the airport directions.
Bus / Minibus
It is possible to reach the airport in approximately one hour by getting on an airport bus in the city center. One-way ticket price of these buses is 50 Pakistani Rupee per passenger. There are also minibuses carrying passengers to the airport from the city center. These vehicles are cheaper but tourists may be charged higher amounts. In addition, minibuses are very crowded. For these reasons, buses are more preferred by foreign visitors.
Taxi
Travelling to the airport from the city center lasts about half an hour. You should bargain over the fare before getting on any taxi. The cost of travelling to the airport from the city center is about 300 – 500 Pakistani Rupee.
Airport Information
Quaid–E–Azam International Airport, which is known as Jinnah International Airport shortly, is located 14 km east of the city center. There are foreign exchange office, ATMs and baggage rooms at the airport. In addition, there are restaurants and cafes where you can try local tastes as well as the delicacies from the world cuisine. You can do shopping at the stores where you can find various products specific to Pakistan like carpet and rugs. There is also a duty-free shop at the airport. There is a mosque near the airport parking area. Although there is not any hotel within the building, you can stay at Ramada Plaza Hotel located 1 km of the airport.
Last Updated: 08 Jun 2018Transportation to Kathmandu City Center from Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport is 6 kilometers from the center of Kathmandu city. Shuttle services are available at the airport. It is also possible to go to the city center by taxi. Some passengers also benefit from their hotel's airport shuttle service. If you want to have a comfortable vehicle during your trip, you can also agree with the car rental companies at the airport.
Taxi
You can get a taxi from the taxi stops right in front of the airport's passenger terminal. In a day when the traffic flow is normal, transportation from the airport to the city center takes about 15 minutes on average.
Shuttle
It is also possible to reach Kathmandu city center with shuttle services located at the airport. You can find information about the shuttle services’ route and departure times from the help desk at the passenger terminal.
Hotel Service
Some of the accommodation centers in Kathmandu have airport shuttle services for guests. You can learn whether or not your hotel offers this service in advance and book if they do. You should remember that hotel services are more expensive than taxis.
Car Rental
If you want to have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your Kathmandu trip, you can rent a car. The airport has offices of different companies that rent vehicles in different types from motorcycle to limousine. You must remember that you must have an international driver's license to drive abroad. If you do not want to compromise your comfort during your travel, but if your driver's license is not valid abroad, you can rent the car with a driver. You must follow the Ring Road to get to the city center by car. The journey lasts an average of 15 minutes.
Last Updated: 26 Jun 2017Frequently Asked Questions
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For Karachi-Kathmandu flights, you can use Jinnah Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Tribhuvan Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Karachi-Kathmandu is 1847 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Karachi-Kathmandu flights is Thursday.
