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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane ADD - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    13h 17m
    $417–1,489

  2. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane ADD - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    38h 56m
    $364–1,157

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,733 km
  • Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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