There are 2 ways to get from Phuket 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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane HKT - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
10h 5m$186–770Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane HKT - GLU
- Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi
18h 56m$212–478
Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $210 - $480 and takes 18h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 5m and costs $180 - $800.
The distance between Phuket and Thimphu is 2424 km.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Phuket to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 1h behind Phuket. It is currently 11:49 AM in Phuket and 10:49 AM in Thimphu.
There are 62+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Phuket to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 22m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Don Muang, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–390
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $14–85
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