Is a 55 min layover in Kathmandu long enough?
A 55 minutes layover at KTM (Kathmandu) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 55 minutes enough for a layover at Tribhuvan International (KTM)?
Borderline for a same-type domestic-domestic connection if both flights are on time and lines are short.
What is the minimum connection time at KTM?
Minimum connection times at Tribhuvan International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 60 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 55 minutes connection at KTM on an international flight?
55 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Tribhuvan International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. The domestic and international terminals sit a few hundred meters apart and are connected by a short walk or an airport shuttle/taxi along the perimeter road, since there is no internal air-side corridor linking them. Passengers connecting between the two must fully exit through arrivals, re-enter through a separate check-in and security queue, and undergo fresh document/baggage screening every time. International-to-international transfers on different airlines also usually require landside re-entry rather than an air-side transit desk.
How much time do I need for a layover at KTM?
We recommend at least 1½ hours for a comfortable connection at Tribhuvan International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 25 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 30 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at KTM?
If you miss a connection, you'll need to go to your airline's ticket counter in the relevant terminal (international or domestic) as there is no centralized rebooking desk; Nepal Airlines and other carriers have limited staff and frequency, so expect delays of several hours to a day for rebooking, especially on domestic mountain routes.