Kathmandu Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Marigold Welcome

Getting from Kathmandu Airport to Your Hotel Without the Curb Negotiation

You provide your flight details and hotel name in advance; a driver meets you at arrivals with a marigold flower and mineral water; you're driven directly to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with luggage assistance included. The fixed price and meet-and-greet mean no negotiation at the curb and no guessing how much the ride will cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Airport pickup and hotel transfer

• Provide flight and hotel details
• Look for signboard with logo and flowers
• Receive traditional Nepalese welcome
• Get assistance with luggage
• Travel to hotel in private vehicle
• Check in at hotel

The experience

You land at midnight and the last thing you want is to haggle with a taxi driver in the arrivals hall. A driver holding a signboard with your name is waiting instead. That's the difference this transfer makes. Eyes on Nepal picks you up at Tribhuvan International Airport with your flight details already in hand, a marigold flower ready, and a private air-conditioned vehicle parked outside. No confusion, no searching for transport, no sudden price spike because you look tired.

The drive to your hotel in Thamel or wherever you're staying takes the route your driver knows best, and the vehicle itself is maintained for cleanliness, not a given everywhere. You get bottled water for the ride, help with luggage, and the kind of welcome that sets a different tone for the trip than a stranger's backseat. If your flight is delayed and you end up waiting longer than two hours, there's an extra charge (USD 10 per hour beyond that window), but that's stated upfront so there's no surprise at the end.

The service works for arrivals at any hour (early morning, late night, whenever your plane lands), and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible if you need it. Infants travel in specialized seats, and the whole arrangement is built around getting you settled at your hotel without the usual friction of figuring out transport in a new city at an odd hour.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• meet-and-greet at arrivals with signboard and marigold flower.
• bottled water.
• luggage assistance.
• direct transfer to your hotel in Thamel or surrounding areas.
• fuel and parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Eyes On Nepal

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving at an odd hour or traveling with luggage and children: the driver waiting at arrivals and the fixed price agreed in advance mean you skip the curb negotiation and the uncertainty of how much transport will actually cost.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

What if my flight is delayed?

The first two hours of waiting are included. After that, there's an additional charge of USD 10 for every hour of delay caused by flight issues, baggage arrival, immigration, or air traffic.

Where will the driver meet me?

Look for a signboard with the Eyes on Nepal logo and your name in the arrival hall as you exit. The staff member will be holding marigold flowers and mineral water.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the private vehicle is air-conditioned and maintained for cleanliness and comfort throughout the journey.

Can I use this service if I'm traveling with a baby?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available, and infants can also travel in a pram or stroller if you prefer.

What's included in the transfer price?

Private transportation, bottled water, the air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, parking fees, and a welcome marigold flower are all included.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the transportation is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all physical fitness levels.