Getting Here

 

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Arrive by Air

 

Bhutan has two national airlines: Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Direct flights to and from our international airport in Paro connect you to Bangladesh (Dhaka), India (Bagdora, Gauhati, Kolkata and New Delhi), Nepal (Kathmandu, Pokhara), Singapore, and Thailand (Bangkok). The check-in baggage allowance for international flights is 30kg for business class and 20kg for economy class.

 

 

Arrive by Road

 

There are four official entry points by road from India: Samtse and Phuentsholing (in western Bhutan), Gelephu (in central Bhutan), and Samdrup Jongkhar (in eastern Bhutan). You can drive through West Bengal or through Assam to get the the entry points.

 

 

Travel within the country

 

Four airports connect the country's western, central, southern and eastern regions. Although airlines always aim to provide the highest service, Bhutan’s unique landscape occasionally makes for unreliable departure dates. Yonphula airport – located in the eastern part of Bhutan – is given to unpredictable weather in the summer months due to its altitude and micro-climate. Flights are thus sporadically delayed or cancelled. Other domestic airports are located in Bumthang and Gelephu, and there is the international airport in Paro.

 

The check-in baggage allowance for domestic flights is 30kg for business class and 20kg for economy class. International travellers are advised to keep their passports with them at all times (with a minimum validity of six months).

 

Druk Air also offers helicopter services and is available for private hire. They offer heli-hiking and other guest services, making otherwise long journeys possible in less time, while offering an aerial view of our kingdom. Helicopters only fly in clear and calm weather conditions.

 

For the comfort of our guests we arrange Tourism department certified SUV’s, Minivans and Coaster Buses based on the number of guests and their requirements. Travelling by road in Bhutan is highly recommended as there is no traffic and visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty across the national highways.