There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane SYD - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
23h 56m$729–1,234Drive to Orange Airport, fly, taxi
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane OAG - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
30h 42m$946–2,163
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $700 - $1,300 and takes 23h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 23h 56m and costs $700 - $1,300.
The distance between Sydney and Thimphu is 9479 km.
It takes approximately 23h 56m to get from Sydney to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 5h behind Sydney. It is currently 8:51 AM in Sydney and 3:51 AM in Thimphu.
There are 65+ hotels available in Thimphu.
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.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Paro Airport via Tan Son Nhat, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Paro Airport via Sydney International Airport, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Paro Airport via Melbourne, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,200
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
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