Which airport should I fly into for Thimphu?

The closest airport, Paro Airport (PBH), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Thimphu?

The nearest is about 14 mi (23 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Thimphu?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Thimphu

The closest airports to Thimphu, BT: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Thimphu, BT is Paro Airport (PBH), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PBH	Paro AirportParo, Bhutan	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
GLU	Gelephu AirportGelephu, Bhutan	65 mi / 104 km	1 hr 56 min	Regional
PYG	Pakyong AirportPakyong, India	66 mi / 107 km	1 hr 59 min	Regional
BUT	Bathpalathang AirportJakar, Bhutan	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
IXB	Bagdogra AirportSiliguri, India	98 mi / 157 km	2 hr 16 min	Regional
LLJ	Lalmonirhat AirportLalmonirhat, Bangladesh	110 mi / 177 km	2 hr 33 min	Regional
BDP	Bhadrapur AirportBhadrapur, Nepal	114 mi / 184 km	2 hr 39 min	Regional
TPJ	Suketar AirportTaplejung, Nepal	120 mi / 193 km	2 hr 47 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Paro Airport (PBH) is the most convenient at about 14 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Thimphu. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PBH.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PBH saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Thimphu is Paro Airport (PBH), about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 min by road.