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How to get fromPhuket to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Phuket to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane HKT - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    10h
    $255–620

  2. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane HKT - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    21h 36m
    $252–388

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,424.3 km
  • Duration: 10h

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.

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