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

The cheapest way to get from Gilgit to Thimphu is to taxi and fly which costs $650 - $1,700 and takes 31h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilgit to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 21h 8m and costs $1,000 - $1,900.

How far is it from Gilgit to Thimphu?

The distance between Gilgit and Thimphu is 1756 km.

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

It takes approximately 21h 8m to get from Gilgit to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gilgit and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 1h ahead of Gilgit. It is currently 5:48 AM in Gilgit and 6:48 AM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 69+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Gilgit to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via plane, and taxi

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

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

Fly from Gilgit, taxi
best
1. Fly from Gilgit (GIL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane GIL - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
21h 8m
$1,041–1,842
Taxi to Skardu Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Gilgit to Skardu Airport (KDU)taxi
2. Fly from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane KDU - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
31h 49m
$653–1,664

Gilgit (GIL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

3Weekly Planes

21h 48mAverage Duration

$1,027Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gilgit to Thimphu.

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Distance: 1,755.7 km
Duration: 21h 8m

What companies run services between Gilgit, Pakistan and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Gilgit to Thimphu. However, you can fly to Paro Airport (PBH) then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Skardu Airport (KDU) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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