Travel from Nepal
Kathmandu Airport International Departure Guide
For an international flight from Kathmandu, arrive with enough time to complete terminal entry, baggage screening, airline check-in, immigration, security and boarding without rushing.
Tribhuvan International Airport’s official departure guidance says only confirmed ticketed passengers are allowed into the departure check-in area and describes baggage security screening before airline check-in, followed by immigration procedures and entry into the sterile zone.
Editorial status: Verification pending. Source brief dated September 2026.
In this guide
What to have ready
- passport;
- visa/entry approval for destination;
- confirmed flight booking;
- travel documents;
- hotel/address information;
- foreign currency/card;
- required work/study documents if relevant; and
- baggage within airline rules.
Step 1: Enter the international departure terminal
Keep your ticket and passport accessible.
Step 2: Baggage security
Follow airport staff instructions for pre-check-in baggage screening.
Step 3: Airline check-in
At the counter:
- present passport and destination documents;
- check baggage;
- collect boarding pass; and
- confirm boarding time and gate information.
Step 4: Immigration
Be prepared to answer normal departure questions about:
- destination;
- travel purpose;
- length of trip; and
- supporting documents.
Answer truthfully and directly.
Step 5: Security
Comply with cabin-baggage, electronics and restricted-item procedures.
Step 6: Boarding area
Recheck your gate and boarding time after entering the sterile area.
TIA states that free Wi-Fi is available in the sterile zone.
How early should you arrive?
Follow your airline’s current recommendation.
For international departures, arriving well in advance is safer than planning around the shortest possible processing time.
Common mistakes
- arriving with checked baggage over allowance;
- keeping essential documents inside checked luggage;
- assuming screenshots will work without internet;
- carrying restricted cabin items; and
- waiting until immigration to organise destination documents.
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