There are 2 ways to get from Dubai to Thimphu by plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dubai International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane DXB - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
7h 40m$444–619Fly from Sharjah International Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane SHJ - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
10h 56m$248–626
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dubai to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $240 - $650 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dubai to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 40m and costs $440 - $650.
The distance between Dubai and Thimphu is 3453 km.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Dubai to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 2h ahead of Dubai. It is currently 4:57 PM in Dubai and 6:57 PM in Thimphu.
There are 69+ hotels available in Thimphu.
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.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Dubai International Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Sharjah International Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
Flights from Sharjah International Airport to Paro Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $13–17
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