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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane CMB - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $471–619

  2. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane CMB - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    11h 9m
    $337–804

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Thimphu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,509.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) 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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