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As soon as you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, a hassle-free airport transfer can make the first moments of your Nepalese adventure heavenly rather than harrowing. At Himalayan Smile Treks, we believe your adventure begins the instant you step off the plane, so there's no need for a pre-arranged airport transfer service to arrange for your waiting, English-speaking driver with a name board, who whisks you straight away to your hotel or onward destination with style. Kathmandu Airport is a short 5 km (20 minutes in light traffic), but finding your way through new roads and hailing a taxi at the airport can take up valuable time and energy. Local buses charge a modest NPR 30–50 per person, but are poorly timetabled, pack passengers tightly with all your baggage, and have a knack of confusing newcomers. Collected vans are a bit more comfortable, but do involve a waiting period for other travelers to turn up, plus your baggage.


If a predictable option is your style, pre-paid taxi service counters at the arrivals area offer fixed rates, which are typically NPR 400–600 to Thamel or Durbar Square, but are subject to being pulled back into surge pricing or having to be haggled at the last minute. Ride-hailing apps and car rentals with a self-driving option are available, but connectivity issues and quirky traffic rules can introduce complexity. Our private airport transport service in Kathmandu is where things are different: no need to handle shifting prices or touts at the roadside, and door-to-door service with no hidden fees.


Here’s a full range of Nepal airport transport cost options for all visitors : from economy-priced sedans to spacious SUVs and minivans for families or groups. With our inclusive package, enjoy a flight-monitoring guarantee—you’ll have your pickup time adjusted if your flight is late—a bottle of water, onboard Wi-Fi for free, and a cultural orientation briefing along the way (can you believe it, but if there are no clouds you’ll see the snow-covered Himalayas rise above the rooftops for a fleeting instant ?). This comforting surprise reassures tired travelers but is a tantalizing foretaste of Nepal’s spectacular scenery.
Our airport-to-airport pickup service within Kathmandu Valley and also to Pokhara and Chitwan domestic terminals makes it convenient, whether you are flying in from overseas or are taking a domestic connection. Have a secure, sanitized ride whenever you travel. Himalayan

Smile Treks is all about reliability and credibility : we possess all valid permits, licensed taxis, and have achieved over 1,000 five-star ratings for punctuality, courteous drivers, and upfront pricing. Groups can receive discount rate cards as well as child-seat arrangements at your request, with individual travelers having choices of economy or comfort packages depending on your requirements.
Booking is easy—simply book your spot through our website, WhatsApp, or email, selecting your car type as well as drop-off location. Pre-paid taxi in Kathmandu

Airport booking holds your price upfront, with no need to worry about money or currency conversion upon arrival. Credit card, mobile wallet, as well as U.S. dollars or euros cash are accepted.

Safety and practicality are cornerstones of our service : regular sanitization of all of our cars, defensive-driving certified professionals as drivers, and 24/7 support with a real person who will take your call or message at whatever time. Prepare for easy signs from baggage claim, an efficient meeting with your driver, and a comfortable ride through crowded markets and centuries-old temples to your destination.


Having Himalayan Smile Treks arrange for airport transportation is more than booking travel—it’s a promise of reliability, a reassurance of faraway travel, and a warmly Nepalese welcome that foretells each trek, tour, or pilgrimage to follow. On your way to an Annapurna Base Camp trek or cultural tour of Kathmandu’s medieval courtyards, depend on us to offer the best Nepal airport transportation service—functional, relevant, and typically Himalayan.
Below is a standard airport transfer rate chart for Kathmandu. Rates are quoted in NPR and for from Tribhuvan International Airport to downtown Kathmandu (Thamel/Durbar Square). Seasonal rates as well as group rates can be applied.