What is the cheapest way to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu?

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu is to drive and fly and taxi which costs $400 - $600 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu?

The fastest way to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 3m and costs $800 - $950.

How far is it from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu?

The distance between Lhasa Airport (LXA) and Thimphu is 300 km.

How long does it take to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lhasa Airport (LXA) and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 2h behind Lhasa Airport (LXA). It is currently 1:05 AM in Lhasa Airport (LXA) and 11:05 PM in Thimphu.

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Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or car

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Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane LXA - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
5h 3m
$817–948
Drive to Bagdogra Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane IXB - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
10h 45m
$404–594

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

1Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu.

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Distance: 300.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Lhasa Airport (LXA), China and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Thimphu. However, you can fly to Paro Airport (PBH) then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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