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How to get fromHanoi to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Hanoi to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane HAN - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $513–717

  2. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane HAN - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    17h 2m
    $200–690

  3. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane HAN - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    21h 59m
    $215–505

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,865.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Hanoi to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Noi Bai International Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Noi Bai International Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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