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How to get fromDubai to Thimphuby plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DXB - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    7h 40m
    $454–669

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane AUH - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    15h 40m
    $314–880

  3. Fly from Sharjah International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SHJ - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    11h 26m
    $338–776

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,453.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Thimphu. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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