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How to get fromThimphu to Almatyby taxi or plane

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

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  1. Taxi to Bathpalathang Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane BUT - ALA
    25h 37m
    $285–688

  2. Taxi to Paro Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane PBH - ALA
    8h 19m
    $314–867

  3. Taxi to Gelyephug Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane GLU - ALA
    22h 44m
    $301–734

Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration21h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,412.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 37m

What companies run services between Thimphu, Bhutan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Almaty. However, you can take the taxi to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi.

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