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How to get fromLondon to Thimphuby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane LHR - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    15h 48m
    $827–1,360

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane LTN - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    20h 6m
    $439–1,161

  3. Fly from London City Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane LCY - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    18h 31m
    $616–1,721

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane LGW - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    17h 57m
    $481–1,659

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BHX - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    17h 43m
    $457–1,232

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,721.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between London, England and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from London to Thimphu. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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