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How to get fromAuckland to Thimphuby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane AKL - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    23h 51m
    $918–1,624

  2. Fly Auckland to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane AKL - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    27h 56m
    $485–1,592

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane WRE - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    34h 53m
    $674–2,447

  4. Fly Auckland to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane AKL - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    38h 50m
    $535–1,397

Auckland (AKL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Thimphu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,495.6 km
  • Duration: 23h 51m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Thimphu. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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