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

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane CHC - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    30h 26m
    $766–2,020

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane CHC - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    40h 47m
    $573–3,688

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

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane ZQN - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    37h 6m
    $933–2,484

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration30h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$729Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,606.9 km
  • Duration: 30h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Rolleston, take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, walk to Frankton Bus Hub, golf course, take the line 1 bus to Airport, walk to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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