There are 2 ways to get from Islamabad 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 to Paro Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane ISB - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
10h 34m$440–1,725Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane ISB - BUT
- Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi
15h 43m$377–1,298
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islamabad to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $370 - $1,300 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Islamabad to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 34m and costs $440 - $1,800.
The distance between Islamabad and Thimphu is 1808 km.
It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Islamabad to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 1h ahead of Islamabad. It is currently 1:41 AM in Islamabad and 2:41 AM in Thimphu.
There are 65+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Islamabad to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Paro Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
Flights from Islamabad International Airport to Bathpalathang Airport via Dubai, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- $13–90
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