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KTM Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport (IATA: KTM, ICAO:VNKT) is located in the the city of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the primary international airport serving Kathmandu and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+9771-4113033

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IATA Code

KTM

ICAO Code

VNKT

Name

Tribhuvan International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Nepal (NP)

City

Kathmandu

Latitude

27.6966000

Longitude

85.3591003

Time Zone

UTC+05:45

Phone Number

+9771-4113033

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Airport Overview

Tribhuvan International Airport（KTM） · ICAO: VNKT

Tribhuvan International Airport is Nepal’s principal international gateway, located in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, at approximately 27.6966000°N, 85.3591003°E. It operates separate international and domestic passenger terminals and uses a tabletop runway environment, factors that are relevant to aircraft planning, ramp coordination and shipment acceptance. For international freight, the airport primarily serves Kathmandu and the wider Nepalese import and export market, with connectivity built around scheduled passenger belly capacity and available cargo arrangements rather than a dedicated global freighter hub model. Our service team can coordinate capacity checks, export documentation, customs preparation and onward delivery, while all acceptance, routing and handling details remain subject to the operating carrier and airport authorities.

Country / city	Nepal / Kathmandu
Local time	UTC+05:45
Address	Kathmandu, Nepal
Airport type	International gateway with domestic and international operations

Key Highlights

Tribhuvan International Airport is Nepal’s sole international airport in the supplied airport profile, making capacity planning and disruption management especially important.
The tabletop runway setting and limited wide-body apron positions can influence aircraft assignment, uplift availability and operational flexibility.
International cargo is commonly handled through available airline capacity and connecting gateways; routing must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Kathmandu is the primary consolidation point for Nepal-bound commercial cargo and Nepal-origin export shipments.
Our team recommends early document review for customs-sensitive, restricted, temperature-sensitive or oversized consignments.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling arrangements should be confirmed against the selected airline, handling agent and shipment profile.

International cargo acceptance

Our service team can arrange airline or appointed-handler acceptance for general cargo, subject to booking confirmation, packaging condition and applicable cargo cut-off.

Customs-controlled processing

Export and import shipments require commercial documentation and customs coordination. The exact inspection, release and delivery sequence depends on the declaration and commodity.

Special cargo review

Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals, valuables and live animals require advance carrier approval and confirmation of available facilities before booking.

Terminal-to-delivery coordination

We can coordinate airport collection, document handover, customs broker liaison and final delivery within Kathmandu or onward to other Nepalese destinations.

Transit and transfer handling

For connecting cargo, transfer eligibility, re-screening, storage and documentation requirements must be checked with the actual carrier and transit gateway.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning corridors may include South Asia, Gulf hubs, Southeast Asia and selected East Asian gateways, depending on carrier schedules and available belly or freighter capacity.
Shipments may move on direct international sectors where capacity is available, or through one or more airline hubs. The selected routing should reflect cargo type, connection risk and customs requirements.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, Kathmandu cargo cut-off, aircraft payload restrictions, connection availability, monsoon or weather disruption, customs inspection and local delivery conditions.
Our team provides a route-specific operating estimate only after checking the commodity, chargeable weight, dimensions, carrier acceptance and current schedule; no generic transit promise should be used for quotation.

For urgent cargo, request both the earliest feasible routing and a lower-risk alternative. A connection with longer scheduled transit may be preferable where it reduces rebooking or transfer exposure.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland

Kathmandu Valley is the immediate logistics base. Shipments may also be arranged for industrial, commercial and tourism-related locations elsewhere in Nepal through road feeder delivery, subject to route and security conditions.

Import cargo

Common profiles can include electronics, machinery parts, telecommunications equipment, retail goods, industrial inputs, garments and time-sensitive commercial documents.

Export cargo

Nepal-origin shipments may include handicrafts, textiles, carpets, specialty food products, herbs and other high-value, relatively lightweight commodities, subject to export and product-specific controls.

Special handling profiles

Perishables, medicines, biological materials and live animals need prior feasibility checks for packaging, acceptance, temperature exposure, permits and delivery timing.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and booking: Airline cargo cut-offs vary by flight, commodity and handling arrangement. Our team confirms the operative cut-off after space is secured; cargo should not be delivered on the basis of a provisional schedule.
Documents: Prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter/importer details, HS classification and any applicable permits or certificates. Commodity descriptions must be specific and non-ambiguous.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Submit the correct declaration, packing instruction, UN information, labels and shipper details where applicable. Carrier approval is required before acceptance, and undeclared batteries can lead to rejection or delay.
Customs and delivery: Customs may examine cargo or request additional evidence. Consignee availability, broker appointment, tax arrangements and delivery-access conditions should be confirmed before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity details and preferred delivery date to our team before requesting a firm quote.
For oversized cargo, verify aircraft and ULD limitations early; the tabletop runway environment and limited wide-body apron flexibility may reduce routing options.
Use moisture-resistant, stackable packaging for general cargo and validated thermal packaging for temperature-sensitive goods. Mark handling requirements clearly and consistently.
Keep a fallback routing or gateway option for urgent shipments, particularly during weather-sensitive periods or when cargo depends on limited connecting capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tribhuvan International Airport handle international export and import cargo?: Yes, international cargo operations are available, but acceptance depends on the selected airline or handling agent, documentation, commodity, aircraft capacity and customs requirements. Our team confirms the workable process before cargo delivery.
Is a direct flight always available for Kathmandu cargo?: No. Routing may be direct or via an airline gateway, depending on the origin, destination, carrier schedule and payload. We compare available routings rather than assuming a direct service.
How early should dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be submitted?: Submit the full commodity and packing information before booking. The carrier may require a declaration, technical evidence, labels, packing details and advance approval; acceptance cannot be inferred from general-cargo availability.
What causes delays after arrival?: Common causes include customs inspection, incomplete consignee documents, permit requirements, carrier transfer constraints, weather disruption and delayed broker or delivery arrangements. Pre-alert and document matching reduce avoidable delay.
Can our team arrange delivery beyond Kathmandu?: We can assess airport collection and road feeder delivery to other Nepalese locations. The final plan depends on destination access, cargo dimensions, security, customs release and the consignee’s receiving capability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, time zone and the airport characteristics stated above are based on the supplied airport record for Tribhuvan International Airport. Operational, customs, carrier acceptance, facility and schedule conditions are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For official aviation and regulatory cross-checking, our service team uses relevant information published by the caanepal.gov.np, the icao.int and the iata.org. Customs-related requirements should be verified with the competent Nepalese authority through customs.gov.np. These domains support verification of authority and regulatory context; they do not replace a shipment-specific carrier booking or customs confirmation.