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How to get fromKuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane KUL - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $487–621

  2. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane KUL - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    19h 39m
    $217–557

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Thimphu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,081.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Malaysia and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Thimphu. However, you can fly to Paro Airport (PBH) then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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