There are 2 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Thimphu by plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Paro Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane ADD - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
13h 17m$402–1,507Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane ADD - BUT
- Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi
36h 51m$348–1,153
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $340 - $1,200 and takes 36h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 13h 17m and costs $400 - $1,600.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Thimphu is 5733 km.
It takes approximately 13h 17m to get from Addis Ababa to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 3h ahead of Addis Ababa. It is currently 1:45 PM in Addis Ababa and 4:45 PM in Thimphu.
There are 65+ hotels available in Thimphu.
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.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paro Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paro Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bathpalathang Airport via Dhaka, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bathpalathang Airport via Delhi, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,300
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Bathpalathang Airport via Dubai, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- $13–90
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