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 27m$50–320Fly 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$358–637
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Gelephu is to fly which costs $50 - $320 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Gelephu is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $50 - $320.
The distance between Kathmandu and Gelephu is 522 km.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Kathmandu to Gelephu, including transfers.
Gelephu is 15 min ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 7:02 PM in Kathmandu and 7:17 PM in Gelephu.
There are one+ 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) 3 times a week.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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