Flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Kathmandu(KTM) to Istanbul(IST)
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Tribhuvan International Airport Istanbul Airport
KTM : Kathmandu , Nepal IST : Istanbul , Turkey
UTC+5:45 UTC+3時間

Kathmandu to Istanbul Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (IST).

Change Direction(IST to KTM)

Flight Schedules Kathmandu to Istanbul

This route is operated by Turkish Airlines. This is the first direct flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul.

Change Direction(IST to KTM)

Flight Duration: Approximately 8 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
TK727 07:40 13:00 8h5m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:47 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (IST) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Kathmandu to Istanbul
8 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes
From Istanbul to Kathmandu
6 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours 5 minutes

Distance

From Istanbul to Kathmandu
Approx. 3,300 miles
Approx. 5,310 Km
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Kathmandu to Istanbul Map

Tribhuvan International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
Istanbul Airport Istanbul Airport

Type of aircraft (KTM to IST)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Kathmandu and Istanbul. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Delhi (DEL)
KTM 1h30m DEL 6h40m IST
1h20m 5h45m
Kuwait (KWI)
KTM 5h15m KWI 3h35m IST
4h25m 3h25m
Sharjah (SHJ)
KTM 4h30m SHJ 4h55m IST
3h55m 4h20m
Dubai (DXB)
KTM 4h20m DXB 4h35m IST
3h45m 4h15m
Dammam (DMM)
KTM 5h10m DMM 4h20m IST
4h25m 4h0m
Hamad (DOH)
KTM 4h35m DOH 4h15m IST
4h10m 4h0m
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
KTM 4h45m AUH 4h55m IST
4h0m 4h25m
Riyadh (RUH)
KTM 5h35m RUH 3h50m IST
4h55m 3h45m
Mumbai (BOM)
KTM 15分 BOM 6h45m IST
2h30m 6h10m
Dhaka (DAC)
KTM 1h25m DAC 8h20m IST
1h25m 7h0m

FAQ : Kathmandu to Istanbul

How far is it from Kathmandu to Istanbul?
The distance between Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (IST) is approximately 3,300 miles(5,310km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Kathmandu(KTM) to Istanbul(IST)?
Currently, this route is served by Turkish Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Kathmandu to Istanbul Flight Schedules and Istanbul to Kathmandu Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (IST) route?
The Kathmandu – Istanbul route is operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu to Istanbul?
The time difference between Tribhuvan International Airport(Kathmandu) and Istanbul Airport(Istanbul) is -2 hours 45 minutes. Istanbul is 2 hours 45 minutes behind Kathmandu.