Singapore to Bhutan Flight: How to Fly from Singapore to Paro Bhutan

Flying from Singapore to Bhutan can be done directly, as Singapore Changi International Airport is one of the nine airports in the world that offer flights to Bhutan with the flagship Bhutanese carrier, DrukAir.

Since this is the only airline to Bhutan from Singapore, it is not easy to get a seat on the flight from Singapore to Paro if you do not make early in advance. Also, the Singapore Paro flight is not a daily flight. You need to check the flight schedule on your travel date while planning, and this may affect the travel length of your Bhutan tour if you want to take the return flight back to Singapore from Paro, Bhutan.

To help you arrange your Bhutan tour from Singapore by air, here we offer the latest flight schedule, airfares and useful tips of booking a flight from Singapore to Paro.

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule in 2023

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule in January, 2023

In January 2020, there are two flights from Singapore to Paro per week, which depart on Thursday and Sunday. Both of the flights have a 40-minute layover in Guwahati in Indian before reaching to Paro.

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule from Jan. 1st to Jan. 31, 2023

Flight No.	Route	Time	Duration	Date
KB 541	SIN - GAU - PBH	12:15-16:15	6hr	Thur / Sun

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule from February to May, 2023

From February to the end of May, 2023, the flights from Singapore to Paro are all direct flights. Every week, there are two non-stop flights to Paro from Singapore Changi International Airport, as one departs on Monday and another departs on Friday.

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule from Feb. 1st to May 31, 2023

Flight No.	Route	Time	Duration	Date
KB 541	SIN - PBH	04:30-07:00	4hr 30min	Mon / Fri

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule from June to December 2023

For the rest of the year, the schedules are also different, with three flights a week in June and back to only two flights a week for the rest of the year, except for December.

In June, one flight is direct, while the other two have a layover in Guwahati on the route to Paro. From July to November, there are flights via Guwahati on Thursdays and Sundays, and in December, the flights all run via Guwahati on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule from Jun. 1st to Jun.30, 2023

Flight No.	Route	Time	Duration	Date
KB 541	SIN - PBH	04:30-07:00	4hr 30min	Mon
KB 541	SIN - GAU - PBH	12:15-16:15	6hr	Thurs / Sun

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule from Jul. 1st to Nov.30, 2023

Flight No.	Route	Time	Duration	Date
KB 541	SIN - GAU - PBH	12:15-16:15	6hr	Thurs / Sun

Singapore to Paro Flight Schedule from Dec. 1st to Dec.30, 2023

Flight No.	Route	Time	Duration	Date
KB 541	SIN - GAU - PBH	06:30-10:30	6hr	Tue
KB 541	SIN - GAU - PBH	12:15-16:15	6hr	Thurs / Sun

Paro to Singapore Flight Schedule in 2020

The return flights from Paro International Airport to Singapore Changi International Airport run twice a week for most of the year, except for December. The flights in December also include a flight to Singapore from Paro every Monday.

Paro to Bhutan Flight Schedule from Jan. 1st to Nov.30, 2023

Flight No.	Route	Time	Duration	Date
KB 540	PBH - GAU - SIN	11:20-19:20	6hr	Wed / Sat

Paro to Bhutan Flight Schedule from Dec. 1st to Dec.31, 2023

Flight No.	Route	Time	Duration	Date
KB 540	PBH - GAU - SIN	08:05-16:10	6hr 5min	Mon
KB 540	PBH - GAU - SIN	11:20-19:20	6hr	Wed / Sat

In this case, if you are planning on booking your flights as a round trip, you will need to match your tour itinerary to the number of days between your inbound and return flights to Bhutan.

The matching tours to the flight schedules allow for a window of four, seven, or ten days for the Bhutan tours, which makes it easier to book both tours and flights together.

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Singapore to Bhutan Airfare

The cost of Singapore Bhutan flight is quite stable during a year, with little differences among low seasons and peak seasons.

On average, a single one-way flight to Bhutan can cost from around 560 US dollars per person, which already includes airport taxes and fees. A separate ticket back to Singapore after your trip to Bhutan can also cost as much as 540 US dollars per person, including taxes, which means your total cost will be close to 1,200 US dollars for the flights.

A return flight trip, which you book at the time of booking together as a single booking, instead of two separate flights, can be a lot cheaper than two single flights.

Bhutan Visa for booking your flight to from Singapore to Paro

Before you can even book your flight to Bhutan, you need to have your Bhutan visa approved by the Immigration Office and the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB). The Druk Air airline will check and confirm the visa approval of all passengers before allowing the booking to be confirmed.

To get your Bhutan visa, you need to book a Bhutan tour packages with a local travel agency and finish the full payment. It is easy and convenient to get both your visa and flight tickets by booking an all-inclusive Bhutan tour packages.

Optional Flight Route to Bhutan from Singapore

For those that want to try other options to fly to Bhutan from Singapore, there are two mainly feasible options for travel.

Fly from Singapore to Bhutan via Bangkok, Thailand

The first alternative option for Tourists from Singapore to travel to Bhutan is to travel first to Bangkok, and then get the direct flight from there to Bhutan.

Flights to Bangkok from Singapore run to Suvarnabhumi International Airport daily, with more than a dozen flights a day. The flight takes just 2 hours 30 minutes and can cost from as little as 82 US dollars per person.

The flight to Bhutan from Bangkok runs directly six days a week, with indirect flights on some days as well, and can take from as little as three hours to reach the Paro International Airport.

Fly from Singapore to Bhutan via Kathmandu, Nepal

The other popular option is to travel first to Nepal and then fly to Bhutan from Kathmandu. Flights to Nepal Tribhuvan International Airport from Singapore run daily, with two flights per day to the Himalayan country. Taking around 4 hours 50 minutes, the flights cost from around 610 dollars per person, one-way, though a connecting flight can reduce this a little.

The flights from Kathmandu to Bhutan fly directly from Tribhuvan International Airport and depart daily in the peak seasons and on Thursday and Friday in the low seasons. The flights take around 1 hour 5 minutes and cost from around 230 US dollars per person for a one-way economy flight.

How to take the flight to Bhutan from Singapore Changi Airport

How to Get to Singapore Changi Airport

Singapore’s Changi International Airport is located in the Changi District of eastern Singapore and is easily accessed from anywhere in Singapore. Buses run to the airport from all over Singapore, and the route numbers, depending on where in Singapore you are traveling from include routes 24, 27, 34, 36, 53, 110, and 858, which run to terminals 1, 2, and 3.

The local trains run on the East-West line to the Tanah Merah MRT Station, where you change to get the MRT line to Changi MRT Station. Alternatively, you can take the Downtown Line to the Expo MRT Station, and then transfer on the MRT line to Changi Airport MRT Station. All trains on the East-West line and MRT run seven days a week, from just after 5:00 am to almost midnight.

How to Board Your Flight to Paro

Before being allowed to board the flight to Bhutan, you will be required to produce the required documents for boarding. As well as your current valid passport, you also need to provide the check-in desk with your Bhutan Visa Approval Letter and your pre-booked e-tickets. Without these, you will not be able to board the flights to Bhutan.

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Time Difference between Singapore and Bhutan

Bhutan has a different time zone to Singapore, so it is essential to observe the time difference between Singapore and Bhutan. Singapore time is set to GMT pus 8, while Bhutan time is set to GMT plus 6 hours.

Bhutan time is 2 hours behind Singapore time. So when you land in Paro, you should remember to put your watch back by two hours to coincide with local time in Bhutan.

Luggage Restriction for Flight from Singapore to Paro

Or normal economy passengers on Drukair flights to Bhutan, there is a maximum luggage allowance of 30 kilograms, excluding carry-on luggage. This is strictly enforced, and it is not permitted to bring more than the allowed limit. Any excess baggage will not be allowed on the flight, so you will have to trim out your luggage to meet the maximum allowance. It is best to weigh your checked luggage carefully before traveling from home.

Conclusion of Singapore Bhutan Flight Guide

Flying from Singapore to Bhutan is easily possible, though even as one of the nine airports in five countries that have direct flights to Bhutan, some of the flights from Singapore run “direct” via Guwahati in India, where they take a 40-minute layover. However, with the requirement to have a pre-arranged tour of the country to get in and get a visa, this makes arranging and planning the trip much easier, leaving most of the details to the tour operator to handle for you. Taking the flights to Bhutan is not hard either, as you can only do this if you have a tour and visa approval. Once those are done, sit back, relax, and