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How to get fromSydney to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    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
    17h 31m
    $779–1,134

  2. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    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
    44h 25m
    $425–1,007

  3. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    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
    23h 12m
    $545–1,202

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,479.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 31m

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 take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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