There are 2 ways to get from Astana 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 Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane NQZ - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
15h 30m$393–1,017Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane NQZ - GLU
- Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi
35h 51m$340–785
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $340 - $800 and takes 35h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 15h 30m and costs $390 - $1,100.
The distance between Astana and Thimphu is 3097 km.
It takes approximately 15h 30m to get from Astana to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 1h ahead of Astana. It is currently 11:11 AM in Astana and 12:11 PM in Thimphu.
There are 66+ hotels available in Thimphu.
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 Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Paro Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,400
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Paro Airport via Almaty, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,000
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Dubai, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Almaty, Delhi, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $13–85
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