Kathmandu Airport Lounges
Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Tribhuvan International (KTM) is Nepal's main gateway, and its lounges cluster around the international terminal. The field is a mix of independent pay-in lounges and airline-aligned options, reachable on DragonPass, Priority Pass, oneworld or Star Alliance status, with several selling walk-in entry. Most sit airside, with a couple landside before security.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Tribhuvan International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
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Executive Lounge
The Executive Lounge has the widest access at KTM — DragonPass, Priority Pass and oneworld all get you in, and it sells pay-in entry too. It sits landside on the 3rd floor with runway views, a hot and cold buffet, showers and sleep pods, making it the most flexible single option for most travellers.
Horizon Lounge By Soaltee
Horizon Lounge By Soaltee is run by Kathmandu's Soaltee hotel and welcomes Priority Pass holders as well as pay-in guests. Sitting airside after immigration, it pairs a hot buffet with business-class-style productivity pods, complimentary luggage storage and a shoe-shine service.
Raddison
The Radisson-branded Star Alliance lounge serves Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers on the departure floor. It's the go-to option at KTM if you're flying a Star Alliance carrier and want a quiet spot to settle in before your flight.
Radisson Executive Lounge
The Radisson Executive Lounge accepts all passengers for a fee regardless of class, and also takes Priority Pass members. Located in the international terminal before security with a hot and cold buffet, it's a straightforward walk-in option when you don't hold airline status.
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Executive Lounge
★3.8The Executive Lounge sits landside in Terminal 1 at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International, on the 3rd floor near the Duty Paid Shop. It's the most flexible lounge at KTM, taking DragonPass,…
Horizon Lounge By Soaltee is operated by Kathmandu's luxury Soaltee hotel and sits airside in the International Terminal, after immigration. It welcomes Priority Pass members and pay-in…
This Radisson Executive Lounge is the pay-in route into a Kathmandu lounge: it accepts Priority Pass members and admits all passengers for a fee, regardless of class of service. It sits…
Raddison
★4.4This Radisson-branded lounge on the departure floor at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International is the airport's Star Alliance option, open to Star Alliance Gold status holders and…
The Radisson Executive Lounge (Premium Class) is the most fully featured oneworld option at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International, in the International Terminal before security. Access is for…
Tribhuvan International Airport lounges by terminal.
International Terminal
Almost all of Kathmandu's lounges serve the international terminal at Tribhuvan. The field mixes independent pay-in lounges (the Executive Lounge, Horizon By Soaltee and the Radisson Executive Lounge) with airline-aligned options reached on oneworld or Star Alliance status. Some sit airside after immigration and security, while others are landside before the checkpoint, so confirm the zone before you settle in.
- —The Executive Lounge has the broadest access — DragonPass, Priority Pass and oneworld
- —Priority Pass opens Horizon Lounge By Soaltee and the pay-in Radisson Executive Lounge
- —Several lounges sell walk-in entry for travellers without status
- —Check airside vs landside — a few options sit before security
How to get into lounges at KTM.
Kathmandu is best approached with a lounge membership or a pay-in plan. DragonPass and Priority Pass each open part of the field, oneworld and Star Alliance status reach the airline-aligned lounges, and several lounges sell walk-in entry to any passenger for a fee. Because some lounges are landside before security and others airside after immigration, check the zone for your chosen lounge before you clear the checkpoint.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Executive Lounge, Horizon Lounge By Soaltee and the pay-in Radisson Executive Lounge. Check the per-lounge page for the exact zone, as coverage spans both landside and airside options at KTM.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass opens the Executive Lounge, the landside 3rd-floor lounge with runway views, a hot and cold buffet, showers and sleep pods. It covers a narrower set of KTM lounges than the pay-in route, so confirm before you travel.
DragonPassAirline & alliance lounges
oneworld Sapphire status or a business-class ticket reaches the Executive Lounge, Horizon Lounge and the Radisson Executive (Premium Class) Lounge, while Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket opens the Radisson-branded Star Alliance lounge. Access follows your ticket and tier.
oneworld
Star AllianceWalk-in day pass
Several Kathmandu lounges admit any passenger for a fee, including the Executive Lounge, Horizon Lounge By Soaltee and the Radisson Executive Lounge. Paying in at the door is the simplest route if you don't hold a membership or airline status.
Business & First class ticket
A business-class ticket on a oneworld or Star Alliance carrier gets you into the matching airline-aligned lounge at Kathmandu without a separate membership — the simplest route if you're flying premium out of KTM.
oneworldStar AllianceKnow before you go.
Mind airside vs landside
- —Some KTM lounges sit landside before security (including the Executive Lounge), while others are airside after immigration — check the zone before you clear the checkpoint.
- —If you want to relax after passport control, the airside Horizon Lounge is the first option on your right past immigration.
- —Allow time for Kathmandu's immigration and security, which can be slow at peak, before counting on a long lounge stay.
Membership vs pay-in
- —The Executive Lounge takes the most routes in one place — DragonPass, Priority Pass, oneworld and pay-in entry.
- —If you only carry one membership, Priority Pass and DragonPass each open part of the field at KTM, so check which covers your lounge.
- —No status? Several lounges admit any passenger for a fee, so you can still pay per visit.
Know the stay limits
- —The Executive Lounge caps stays at around four hours and Horizon By Soaltee at around two — plan your arrival around your departure time.
- —Lounge hours vary: some run roughly 06:00 to 01:00, so an early-morning or late-night flight may fall outside opening times.
- —Children's policies differ by lounge — Horizon By Soaltee admits under-fives free, for example.
Make the most of the extras
- —The Executive Lounge offers showers and sleep pods — useful before a long-haul departure or a late connection.
- —Horizon Lounge By Soaltee includes complimentary luggage storage and a shoe-shine service inside the lounge.
- —Several lounges have a separate prayer room and runway views, a quieter way to pass time before boarding.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 6 lounges at Tribhuvan International (KTM), all serving the international terminal. They include the Executive Lounge, Horizon Lounge By Soaltee, Horizon Lounge and the Radisson Executive lounges, with a mix of membership, airline and pay-in access.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Executive Lounge, Horizon Lounge By Soaltee and the pay-in Radisson Executive Lounge at Tribhuvan International. Coverage spans both landside and airside lounges, so check the zone for your chosen lounge before you clear security.
Yes. Several Kathmandu lounges admit any passenger for a fee, including the Executive Lounge, Horizon Lounge By Soaltee and the Radisson Executive Lounge. Paying in at the door is the simplest route if you don't hold a membership or airline status.
For the widest access, the Executive Lounge works on DragonPass, Priority Pass, oneworld and pay-in entry, and offers showers, sleep pods and runway views. If you're flying on a oneworld carrier, Horizon Lounge airside past immigration is a calm alternative.
It varies. Some lounges, including the Executive Lounge, sit landside before security, while others such as Horizon Lounge are airside after immigration. Check the per-lounge page for the exact zone so you choose one on the right side of the checkpoint.
Yes. DragonPass is accepted at the Executive Lounge, the landside 3rd-floor lounge with runway views, a hot and cold buffet, showers and sleep pods. DragonPass covers a narrower set of KTM lounges than the pay-in route.
Some do. The Executive Lounge and the Radisson Executive (Premium Class) Lounge list shower facilities, which is useful before a long-haul departure or after a late arrival. Other lounges focus on seating, a buffet and Wi-Fi rather than showers.
Yes. Several lounges serve airline passengers: oneworld Sapphire and business-class travellers can use the Executive, Horizon and Radisson Executive (Premium Class) lounges, while Star Alliance Gold and business-class passengers are served at the Radisson-branded Star Alliance lounge. Access depends on your ticket and tier.