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How to get fromChiang Mai to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane CNX - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    9h 23m
    $270–650

  2. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane CNX - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    17h 54m
    $275–550

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,413.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Thimphu, Bhutan?

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

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