Tribhuvan International Airport Taxi Price Calculator 2026

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Popular routes from Tribhuvan International Airport

Tribhuvan International Airport to Thamel	10 NPR
Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhaktapur	740 NPR
Tribhuvan International Airport to Chandragiri	1,940 NPR

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Tribhuvan International Airport taxi prices

In Tribhuvan International Airport, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)

300NPR

Price per KM

100 NPR

Waiting time per hour

500NPR

Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the Tribhuvan International Airport city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 800 NPR.

Taxi transfers from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport

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Using a taxi at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport

Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.

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Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport taxi price - FAQ

How much is a taxi transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport?

A 5km ride transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport costs about 800 NPR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport?

If you can’t find a taxi Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi price in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport.

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport is 300.0 NPR. Each KM is then priced at 100.0 NPR. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 500.0 NPR per hour.

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