There is 1 way to get from Colombo to Thimphu by plane or taxi
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Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $470 - $550 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 9m and costs $470 - $550.
The distance between Colombo and Thimphu is 2542 km.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Colombo to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 30 min ahead of Colombo. It is currently 5:50 PM in Colombo and 6:20 PM in Thimphu.
There are 63+ hotels available in Thimphu.
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.
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- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Paro Airport via Madras, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $14–18
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