There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Gelephu 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 Gelyephug Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane KTM - GLU
5h 28m$52–329Fly to Paro Airport, taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane KTM - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Gelephutaxi
6h 39m$359–657
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Gelephu is to fly which costs $50 - $330 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Gelephu is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $50 - $330.
The distance between Kathmandu and Gelephu is 522 km.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kathmandu to Gelephu, including transfers.
Gelephu is 15 min ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 9:46 PM in Kathmandu and 10:01 PM in Gelephu.
There are two+ hotels available in Gelephu.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Gelephu, Bhutan?
Bhutan Airlines and Druk Air fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) 5 times a week.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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