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How to get fromIstanbul to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Istanbul, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane IST - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    13h 5m
    $515–919

  2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SAW - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    13h 45m
    $255–769

Istanbul (IST) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,750.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Thimphu. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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