What is Kathmandu Airport?
Tribhuvan International Airport (abbreviated as TIA, IATA code KTM) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, and is the country's main international airport. It connects Nepal to over 40 destinations across 17 countries/regions.
Problem
Travelers and tourists arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) rely on fragmented or outdated information sources for navigation, services, and flight updates, leading to inefficient travel planning, missed connections, and confusion during their airport experience.
Solution
A comprehensive digital platform (web/mobile app) providing real-time flight tracking, airport service guides, and travel advisories for TIA. Users can access updated details on arrivals/departures, terminal maps, visa requirements, and local transportation options.
Customers
International travelers, tourists, and aviation professionals (e.g., pilots, crew) visiting Kathmandu, as well as Nepali diaspora and tourism agencies coordinating trips to Nepal.
Unique Features
Centralized, airport-specific resource with multilingual support, offline accessibility, and integration with local transport providers (e.g., taxis, hotels) for end-to-end travel coordination.
Traction
Featured on ProductHunt (exact metrics unspecified). TIA serves ~6 million passengers annually (pre-pandemic), indicating inherent demand for streamlined airport-related information.
Market Size
The global airport information systems market is projected to reach $4.2 billion by 2027 (Source: MarketsandMarkets, 2022), driven by rising air travel and digitalization in aviation.
