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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)planeCMB - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
    7h 9m
    $479–659

  2. Fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)planeCMB - BUT
    2. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi
    21h 59m
    $320–616

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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