What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Thimphu?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $250 - $750 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Thimphu?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 32m and costs $250 - $750.

How far is it from Almaty to Thimphu?

The distance between Almaty and Thimphu is 2155 km.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Thimphu?

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Almaty to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 1h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 10:42 PM in Almaty and 11:42 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 61+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Almaty to Thimphu - one way to travel via plane, and taxi

There is 1 way to get from Almaty to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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Fly, taxi
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1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Paro Airport (PBH)ALA - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
10h 32m
$254–728

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

14Weekly Planes

11h 12mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Almaty to Thimphu.

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Distance: 2,154.5 km
Duration: 10h 32m

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

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

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