There is 1 way to get from Kathmandu to Punākha by plane or taxi
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Punākha is to fly and taxi which costs $300 - $600 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Punākha is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 4m and costs $300 - $600.
The distance between Kathmandu and Punākha is 520 km.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Kathmandu to Punākha, including transfers.
Punākha is 15 min ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 5:33 PM in Kathmandu and 5:48 PM in Punākha.
There are seven+ hotels available in Punākha.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Punākha, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Punākha. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Punākha.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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