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How to get fromAshgabat to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane ASB - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    8h 40m
    $446–1,821

  2. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane ASB - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    32h 1m
    $378–1,489

Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,169 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Ashgabat to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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