There are 3 ways to get from Mandalay to Thimphu by taxi, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi
- Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane MDL - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
9h 14m$306–1,255Drive to Imphal International Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest- Drive from Mandalay to Imphal International Airport (IMF)car
- Fly from Imphal International Airport (IMF) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane IMF - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
13h 16m$270–726Drive to Aizawl Lengpui Airport, fly, taxi
- Drive from Mandalay to Aizawl Lengpui Airport (AJL)car
- Fly from Aizawl Lengpui Airport (AJL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane AJL - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
30h 23m$273–696
Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mandalay to Thimphu is to drive and fly and taxi which costs $270 - $750 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mandalay to Thimphu is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $300 - $1,300.
The distance between Mandalay and Thimphu is 1001 km.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Mandalay to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 30 min behind Mandalay. It is currently 5:25 AM in Mandalay and 4:55 AM in Thimphu.
There are 62+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Mandalay, Myanmar and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Mandalay to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can drive to Imphal International Airport (IMF) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Mandalay International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Imphal International Airport to Paro Airport via Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
Flights from Imphal International Airport to Paro Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Aizawl Lengpui Airport to Paro Airport via Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Aizawl Lengpui Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–900
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Aizawl Lengpui Airport to Paro Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
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