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How to get fromColombo to Thimphuby plane or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane CMB - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $473–602

  2. Fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane CMB - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    11h 40m
    $269–674

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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