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There are 3 ways to get from Astana to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane NQZ - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    15h 30m
    $434–1,117

  2. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane NQZ - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    35h 51m
    $350–835

  3. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane NQZ - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    34h 24m
    $365–840

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,097.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Astana to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Astana Airport, walk to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to Astana Airport, walk to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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