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How to get fromRiga to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Riga to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane RIX - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    18h 59m
    $384–1,118

  2. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane RIX - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    28h 13m
    $381–1,191

  3. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane RIX - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    26h 30m
    $401–1,286

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,067.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 59m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Riga to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the line 22 bus to Rīgas lidosta, walk to Riga International Airport (RIX) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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