Travelling from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kathmandu Airport (KTM): what you need to know
The timezone in Kathmandu is UTC+5:47, which is ten hours 48 minutes ahead of Lexington.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your LEX to KTM flight.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Handy information about Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
75% of flights taking off from Lexington Blue Grass Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Lexington Blue Grass Airport from central Lexington, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Kathmandu Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LEX:
Arriving at Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Kathmandu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KTM instead:
Grab a Kathmandu Airport rental car and discover corners of Kathmandu that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Spark Car.
Reserving your ride from Kathmandu Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Kathmandu Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Kathmandu. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Kathmandu Airport for June if you want to explore Kathmandu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LEX to KTM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Nepal
Kathmandu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nepal waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometers north-west of Kathmandu, a visit to Pokhara will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Phewa Lake, Parahawking and Sarangkot View Point.
Around 6 kilometers south of Kathmandu, Patan is another favourite stop in Nepal. Experience major highlights starting with Patan Durbar Square, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Kathmandu.
