The short answer
Tribhuvan International Airport has separate international and domestic terminals. Arrivals include visa, immigration and baggage queues that can be long in peak hours. Prepaid taxis and hotel pickups are the easiest way into the city.
Key facts
- Terminals
- International and domestic
- Visa
- On arrival kiosks
- Transfer
- Prepaid taxi, hotel pickup
- City
- About 6 km from Thamel
How it works
- Fill the arrival cardDigital or paper.
- Pay the visa feeAt the kiosk or counter if required.
- Clear immigrationKeep documents ready.
- Collect bagsUse a trolley.
- Take a prepaid taxiOr a hotel car.
Insider tip
Fill the arrival form on your phone or at the kiosk to save time.
Avoid this
Use the prepaid taxi counter or a pickup arranged in advance.
Related questions
How long does immigration take?
Anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour depending on arrivals.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, but it can be slow.
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