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

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There are 3 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
    7h 13m
    $502–686

  2. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane CMB - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    27h 57m
    $310–721

  3. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    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
    $343–787

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest 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: 7h 13m

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 Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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