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How to get fromSydney to Thimphuby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SYD - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    16h 51m
    $678–1,234

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane SYD - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    25h 12m
    $425–1,052

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane OAG - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    22h 2m
    $945–2,263

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane SYD - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    21h 50m
    $425–1,057

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,479.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Thimphu. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can drive to Orange-Airport-OAG airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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