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Flights to Bhutan: Direct Flights and International Flights to Bhutan for All Bhutan Tours

Flights to Bhutan only run from nine airports in five countries in Asia at this time. For all travelers heading for Bhutan, you can only get direct flights to the kingdom from one of the five countries, which include India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Thailand. All tourists to Bhutan are required to enter the kingdom from one of these five countries, using only the two approved Bhutanese airlines, who offer all the flights into Bhutan from international locations.

International Flgihts to Bhutan

As one of the most exclusive tourist destinations in the world, tourists to Bhutan can only use two airlines that are permitted to land at the Paro International Airport, which are both local Bhutanese airlines. All flights to and from Bhutan are offered by Druk Air, the flagship government-owned airline, and Bhutan Airlines, the only private airline to operate out of Bhutan. International flights are offered from Singapore, Bangkok in Thailand, Dhaka in Bangladesh, Kathmandu in Nepal, and New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bagdogra, and Gaya, all of which are in India.

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    USA to Paro

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    Over 23 hr [Connecting]

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Q: What document required to book a flight to Bhutan?

In order to book a flight on one of the two Bhutanese airlines, you will need to have your passport to hand, as well as the Visa Approval Letter from the Department of Immigration in Bhutan, which we send to you once your visa application has been approved. Without the Visa Approval, you will not be able to book or board the flights to Bhutan.

Q: How far in advance should I book the flight to Bhutan?

Ideally, you should book your flights to Bhutan as far in advance as possible, but this is not always possible, and depends on your receiving the Visa Approval. The sooner you book your flights to Bhutan, the better, to ensure that you can get the flight from your chosen departure airport on your required departure date. For those booking their tour well in Advance, it is actually possible to book with the airlines up to 11 months ahead of schedule.

Q: What is the cancelation for Bhutan flight ticket booking?

If you need to cancel your flight to Bhutan, for whatever reason, then you should understand that cancellations are subject to a fee, and you will not get the entire cost of the flight that you paid back. For your cancelation, please contact your travel consultant for exact rules.

Q: Why book the flight to Bhutan with Bhutan Vista?

As a local travel agency in Bhutan, we can make the booking on your behalf, and can often get additional discounts on the cost of the flights that are not available when booking personally or through foreign travel agents.

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3 Tips for Taking a Flight to Bhutan

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    Hard Copy of Bhutan e-Visa for Bhutan Flight Check-in

    For all flights to Bhutan, either by Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines, from all departure airports, the free baggage allowance is 30kg per person for economy flights and 40kg per person for business-class flights. If you travel with others as a group, the total amount of free baggage is equal to the sum of the individual free baggage allowance.

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    Window Seats Needed to be Required at the Airport Counter

    For all flights to Bhutan, either by Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines, from all departure airports, the free baggage allowance is 30kg per person for economy flights and 40kg per person for business-class flights. If you travel with others as a group, the total amount of free baggage is equal to the sum of the individual free baggage allowance.

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    Window Seats Need to be required at the Airport Counter

    If you want a window seat for a better view of the Himalayas during the flight journey to Bhutan, you can only request that at the airport counter, because online check-in is not accessible for Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. Since window seats are quite popular among travelers to Bhutan and are given on a first-come, first-served basis, it is also suggested to get to the counter 3 or 4 hours in advance.

Common Questions about Flights to Bhutan

1. When is the best time to fly to Bhutan?

The airlines offer flights to the Himalayan Kingdom throughout the year, which means you can travel to Bhutan whenever you want. Generally, the best times to fly to Bhutan are spring and autumn, from March to May and September to November.

There are certain times of the year, such as the summer monsoon season and the depths of winter, when it may be harder for the pilots to land at the high-altitude Paro Airport, due to weather conditions.

You need to pay attention to the unpredictable weather in Paro Valley, where the Paro Airport locates. Flights into and out of Bhutan are often delayed due to inclement weather at these times of the year.

2. How to find a cheap flight to Bhutan?

The price of flights to Bhutan is quite stable, which is pre-set by the government and the airlines. The only way to get lower priced flights to Bhutan is to book through a local travel agency in Bhutan. As a locally-based travel agency in Bhutan, we do have access to certain discounts that you will not find online. It is also important to book your flight as early as possible, as the economy tickets always sell out first, and you may only be able to book business-class flights.

3. Are there food and drinks served on flights to Bhutan?

All flights to Bhutan are operated as “Full Service” flights, with the price of the tickets being inclusive of baggage allowances, as well as a full meal and bar services for the longer flights from New Delhi, Bangkok, and Singapore. Breakfast is served on flights that depart these three airports between 7:00 am and 10:30 am, lunch is served on flights departing between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm, and dinner is served on flights departing between 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Snacks and drinks are served throughout all flights, and alcoholic drinks are available to adult passengers.

4. Which airlines offer flights to Bhutan?

Only two airlines offer flights to Bhutan, which are Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. Druk Air is the government-owned flagship carrier for Bhutan and the main airline that provides flights to the kingdom from all departure locations in Asia. Bhutan Airlines is a privately-owned company airline that is owned by Tashi Air Pvt. Ltd., one of the largest corporations in Bhutan. These are the only airlines that are permitted to land at the Paro International Airport.

5. What are the best gateway cities for flights to Bhutan?

The best departure city for your flight to Bhutan largely depends on your location in the world, your budget, and your departure dates. The most popular gateway cities for flights to Bhutan are in Kathmandu in Nepal, Bangkok in Thailand, and New Delhi in India.

6. Is there any flight to Thimphu, Bhutan?

Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, is served by the Paro International Airport and does not have an airport of its own. While there are several different airports around Bhutan, these are only for domestic flights and are not permitted to accept international flights. The only airport permitted to accept the landing of international flights is in Paro.

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