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How to get fromSamdrup Jongkhar to Thimphuby unknown, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Samdrup Jongkhar to Thimphu by unknown, plane, or taxi

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  1. Travel to Gelyephug Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Walk from Samdrup Jongkhar to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane GLU - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    3h 17m

  2. Travel to Bathpalathang Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from Samdrup Jongkhar to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BUT - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    3h 29m

  3. Travel to Yonphula Tashigang Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Walk from Samdrup Jongkhar to Yonphula Tashigang Airport (YON)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Yonphula Tashigang Airport (YON) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane YON - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    2h 48m

Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Samdrup Jongkhar to Thimphu. However, you can travel to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can travel to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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