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Airport Departures · Asia Pacific

Leaving KTM

Tribhuvan International AirportKathmandu, Nepal.

Every eVTOL and helicopter transfer route currently tracked from KTM, with side-by-side time and price comparisons against car and train.

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transfer routes

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helicopter operators

KTM

IATA code

Yes

vertiport planned

Transfer routes from KTM — coming soon

We're still building the mode-by-mode comparison set for Tribhuvan International Airport. In the meantime, the vertiport status and operator timeline below cover what's public today.

KTM eVTOL vertiport

Planned

Nepal's primary international gateway, positioned for eVTOL operations connecting Kathmandu Valley to regional destinations across Nepal.

Operator

Nepal AAM Initiative

Expected launch

2028

Capacity

10 aircraft

Est. launch fare

$80–$220

See the full KTM vertiport profile

eVTOL operator timeline at KTM

Operator commitments and infrastructure milestones for the Kathmandu market.

2024–2025
Helicopter shuttle baseline

On-demand charter; no scheduled shuttle yet.

2026–2028
First commercial eVTOL service

Nepal AAM Initiative targets revenue service 2028.

2029–2031
Route network scales

Per-seat pricing falls 30–50% as multiple operators and routes reach scale.

2032+
Mainstream airport transfer mode

eVTOL transfers approach premium-rideshare pricing; multimodal ticketing integrates with airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take an eVTOL air taxi from Tribhuvan International Airport?+

Initial commercial eVTOL service from KTM is expected between late 2026 and 2028. Nepal AAM Initiative is the named vertiport operator at KTM. eVTOL.Travel currently tracks 0 planned transfer routes from KTM.

What helicopter operators fly from KTM today?+

No scheduled helicopter shuttle operates from KTM today, though on-demand charter is generally available through regional operators.

How much will eVTOL air taxi from KTM cost at launch?+

At first commercial launch, eVTOL pricing from KTM is typically structured to undercut existing helicopter charter by 30-50%, with most airport-to-downtown trips landing in the $80-220 range. Per-seat prices drop to roughly $50-110 once routes scale (3-5 years post launch).

Where can I fly from KTM by eVTOL?+

Detailed transfer routes from KTM aren't published yet — we're tracking Nepal AAM Initiative commitments at Tribhuvan International Airport and will add comparisons as launch dates firm up.