There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Thimphu by plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Paro Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane MEL - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
21h 57m$782–1,036Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane MEL - BUT
- Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi
28h 26m$409–909
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $400 - $950 and takes 28h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 21h 57m and costs $750 - $1,100.
The distance between Melbourne and Thimphu is 9323 km.
It takes approximately 21h 57m to get from Melbourne to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 5h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:02 PM in Melbourne and 5:02 PM in Thimphu.
There are 65+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Paro Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bathpalathang Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- $13–90
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