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Thai Airways Intl
10 Oct, Sat
Kathmandu – Cairns
1d 12h 45m
2 stop
KTM–CNS
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Quick Flight Summary from Kathmandu to Cairns
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price A$1,367
- Direct flight duration 36 hour 45 min
- Arrival airports CNS
- Best days to book Saturday, Thursday
- Average over the last 30 days A$1,436
Cheapest flights from Kathmandu to Cairns
Shortest Flight
Cathay Pacific
8 Oct, Thu
Kathmandu – Cairns
1d 7h 35m
2 stop
KTM–CNS
Last update: 06 October 2026 19:56
Estimated Prices for Kathmandu to Cairns Flights
Cheapest Day10 October Saturday
Best Price
A$1,361
Average Price
A$1,361
A$1,361
A$1,361
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Transportation to Airport from Kathmandu City Center
Tribhuvan Intl. Airport
To reach Tribhuvan International Airport from Kathmandu city center, you can rent a taxi or use the airport shuttle service. If you have rented a car for your travel, you can use the same vehicle for transport to the airport and deliver it at the airport. If your hotel has an airport shuttle service, you can make use of this service by making a reservation in advance.
Taxi
It is possible to easily find a taxi in Kathmandu city center. If you ask for it your hotel would arrange a taxi for you to be in front of the hotel at the time you checkout. Although it depends on the traffic intensity, it takes about 15 minutes to reach the airport from the city center under normal conditions.
Shuttle
Airport shuttle services depart from several different points of the city center. Your closest shuttle service stop and times can be found at your hotel.
Hotel Service
Some hotels in the city offer airport shuttle services to their customers. If you have booked in advance, the hotel shuttle can pick you up when you ask for and take you to the airport within 15 minutes.
Car Rental
In the city center you can see the offices of many car rental companies. You can also easily reach the airport by means of this transportation which will make your travel easier. To get to Tribhuvan International Airport from the city center, you have to enter the Ring Road and follow the airport signs. Remember that you must have an international driver's license before you can drive in Kathmandu. If your driver's license is not valid, but you want to have a travel with a private vehicle, you can also rent a car with a driver.
Airport Information
Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport from where Kathmandu’s, as well as whole Nepal's international flights are made. The airport which is located in the Kathmandu Valley, between mountains, serves with an airstrip that is hard to land, often causing the planes to circulate around the valley again before landing.
The airport, which has been operating since 1949, is about 6 kilometers from the city center of Kathmandu. The airport has all the basic services such as post office, first aid center, foreign exchange office, and cash dispenser.
There is also a souvenir shop, a few small eating areas and a CIP Lounge for passengers who do not want to give up comfort. You can also use the free Wi-Fi service throughout Tribhuvan International Airport.
Transportation to Cairns City Center from Airport
Cairns Airport
After arriving at Cairns Airport located approximately 7 kilometers north of the city of Cairns within the region of Queensland, Australia, you can prefer airport shuttles or reach the city with a taxi quickly. Another option is to rent a car from the airport. It is possible to reach the city center of Cairns from Cairns Airport within maximum 10-15 minutes.
Bus
The shuttles leaving right in front of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport have different lines with the routes such as the city center of Cairns, Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. Besides, it is possible for you to arrive in the city center of Cairns by the Line 110 Buses, which are operated by the company of TRANSLink QLD and drive off every 20 minutes. With the single-use ticket prices varying between 4- and 6 Australian Dollars, these buses leave from the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport and go by the stops of McKenzie St, Smith Street, Lily St (Tobruk Pool), Rutherford St and the city center of Cairns, respectively.
Taxi
As soon as you come out of the arrival terminal of Cairns Airport, you will see the airport taxis which deliver services of transportation for 24/7. You can reach the city center of Cairns quickly and comfortably with the airport taxis by paying 20-25 Australian Dollars on average. If you do not want to prefer the airport taxis, you can call a taxi to the airport by calling the company of Cairns Taxi (+61 13 10 08).
Car Rental
If you consider renting a car at Cairns Airport, you should be early and definitely make your reservation in advance. Some of the car rental companies at Cairns Airport are Avis (07 4033 9555), Budget (07 4033 9777), Europcar (07 4034 9088), Hertz (07 4035 9299), Redspot (07 4034 9052) and Thrifty (07 4033 9800).
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Which airports can I use for Kathmandu-Cairns flights?
Which airports can I use for Kathmandu-Cairns flights?
For Kathmandu-Cairns flights, you can use Tribhuvan Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Cairns Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Kathmandu-Cairns and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Kathmandu-Cairns and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Kathmandu-Cairns is 8177 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 10 hour 10 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Kathmandu-Cairns flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Kathmandu-Cairns flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Kathmandu-Cairns flights is Monday.
Kathmandu-Cairns: which airline is better value on this route?
Kathmandu-Cairns: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Thai Airways Intl starts from approximately A$1,361.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Thai Airways Intl | A$1,361 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 06.10.2026
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