Getting into Bhutan

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Travel To Bhutan by Air (Druk Air):

Bhutan has only one airport located at Paro. Druk Air, the national carrier, is the only airline serving the Paro Airport.Druk Air, the national carrier is linked to five cities in four countries. There is a daily flight from Bangkok, three flights from Kolkotta, three flights a week from Delhi and Kathmandu, and two flights a week from Dhaka. During the festival season Druk Air arranges additional flights accordingly.

Entry into Bhutan is also possible by road via Phuntsholing (Border town near India) in Southern Bhutan. For those Tourists wishing to combine their Bhutan trip with the neighbouring Indian states of Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Gangtok, Phuntsholing serves as the best entry and exit point.

You can exit Bhutan from Paro by Druk Air, over land from Phuntsholing and Samdrup Jongkhar.

* Note: Baggage, Schedule and other information are subject to change without notice.

Please click here for Druk Air’s Summer schedule.

Druk Air fares (Peak Seasons):This rate applies for the month of March, April, May, September, October and November.

Sector               J Class(Business)    Y Class(Economy)
PBH/BKK         US $ 543                    US $ 403
PBH/DEL         US $ 473                    US $ 353
PBH/CCU         US $ 323                    US $ 233
PBH/KTM        US $ 323                    US $ 233

Abbreviation:
PBH: PARO (BHUTAN)
BKK: BANGKOK (THAILAND)
DEL: DELHI (INDIA)
CCU: CALCUTTA/KOLKATA (INDIA)
DAC: DHAKA (BANGLADESH)
KTM: KATHMANDU (NEPAL)
GAY: GAYA (INDIA).
IXB: Bagdogra (INDIA)

Druk Air fares (Low Seasons):
Please click here for Druk Air’s Winter schedule.

Druk Air Fares for Off Season (January, February, June, July, August, December).

Sector                 J Class (Business)    Y Class (Economy)
PBH/BKK           US $ 520                       US $ 333
PBH/DEL           US $ 397                       US $ 277
PBH/CCU           US $ 272                       US $ 182
PBH/KTM          US $ 272                       US $ 182
PBH/DAC           US $ 272                       US $ 182
PBH/GAY          US $ 272                       US $ 182


Note: Delayed Arrival/Departure:

There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of weather condition disrupting flights or roadblocks. The tourist must however bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and other services required.