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How to get fromAlmaty to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane ALA - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    11h 2m
    $361–760

  2. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane ALA - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    21h 42m
    $304–694

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,154.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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