Rome2Rio

How to get fromUlaanbaatar to Thimphuby taxi or plane

Find Transport to Thimphu

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Ulaanbaatar to Thimphu by taxi or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, fly to Paro Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane UBN - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    15h 7m
    $928–1,234

  2. Taxi, fly to Gelyephug Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane UBN - GLU
    3. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    18h 7m
    $584–1,502

New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$775Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ulaanbaatar to Thimphu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,801.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 7m

What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Ulaanbaatar to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

Airlines
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.