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How to get fromKathmandu to Karakolby plane, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Karakol by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane KTM - ALA
    2. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar car
    15h 52m
    $254–584

  2. Drive to Darbhanga Airport, fly, drive

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    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Darbhanga Airport (DBR)car car
    2. Fly from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane DBR - ALA
    3. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar car
    21h 1m
    $201–531

  3. Drive 3,012.6 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Karakolcar car 3,012.6 km
    42h 47m
    $385–557

  4. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane SIF - ALA
    3. Drive from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Karakolcar car
    19h 4m
    $276–697

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Karakol, Kyrgyzstan?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Karakol. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), then drive to Karakol. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Karakol in around 42h 47m.

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